Director Patient Administration at Cabrini HEALTH

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Operational Leadership, Team Leadership, Patient Administration, Service Delivery, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Patient Flow Optimization, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis, Compliance, Healthcare Operations, Admissions, Billing, Funding Models, Patient-Centred Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Director-Patient Administration Permanent Full-Time position Cabrini Malvern location We’re building for the better By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year and we are committed to ensuring every interaction reflects excellence, compassion, and innovation. Cabrini is a purpose-driven organisation where community, collaboration, and professional fulfilment are at the heart of everything we do. Our world-class facilities and supportive culture empower our people to perform at their best while continuously growing and making a meaningful impact. The opportunity We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Director-Patient Administration to lead and transform the patient experience across Cabrini Malvern. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping how patients engage with our services—from admission through to discharge. You will lead high-performing teams across all patient-facing administrative functions, ensuring seamless, efficient, and compassionate service delivery. With a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you will drive operational excellence, optimise patient flow, and elevate service standards to deliver an exceptional end-to-end patient journey. Key responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across all patient services functions Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams delivering frontline administrative services Oversee patient admissions, documentation, Medicare and Health Fund processes with a focus on accuracy and efficiency Champion a culture of exceptional, patient-centred service Identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance the patient journey Partner with clinical and operational leaders to optimise patient flow and service delivery Use data and insights to drive performance, inform decision-making, and support continuous improvement Ensure compliance with relevant policies, standards, and regulatory requirements About you You are an experienced healthcare leader with a passion for service excellence and a track record of driving meaningful change. You bring both strategic insight and operational expertise, along with the ability to inspire teams and influence outcomes across a complex environment. You will have: Proven leadership experience in healthcare administration or patient services Strong knowledge of hospital operations, including admissions, billing, and funding models Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills A commitment to delivering outstanding patient-centred care Demonstrated ability to lead transformation and improve operational performance Why Cabrini? Make a real impact in a senior leadership role shaping the future of patient care Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,850 per annum to maximise your take-home pay Access to a wide range of staff benefits, including retail discounts and healthcare savings Health and wellbeing support, including discounted access to gyms and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport Be part of a values-driven, mission-based organisation with a strong sense of purpose Enjoy long-term career growth within a forward-thinking healthcare provider Opportunity to lead innovation and transformation in a critical service area Interested? For further information, view the position description or contact: Louise Alexander, Executive Director-Malvern/Brighton 03 95088676 Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community. Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Working for Cabrini Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years. There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries. Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential. Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended. With more than 4000 staff and several campuses, we offer a range of employment opportunities to start, continue or advance your career. Cabrini employs health professionals in the medical, nursing and allied health fields as well as employing staff in management, administration, finance, hotel services, logistics, engineering, communications and other support services. About Us Cabrini is a Catholic charitable organisation inspired by the spirit and vision of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This order was founded by Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini who was canonised in 1946 and later proclaimed Universal Patron Saint of Immigrants. We are a community of care, reaching out with compassion, integrity, courage and respect to all we serve. With more than 4300 staff, 1000 accredited medical practitioners and several locations, we offer a range of employment opportunities to start, continue or advance your career.

Responsibilities

This pivotal leadership role is responsible for shaping the patient experience from admission through discharge by leading high-performing teams across all patient-facing administrative functions. Key duties include providing strategic and operational leadership, overseeing admissions and billing processes, and driving operational excellence and service standards.