General Manager - Purchasing & Partnerships at HCF Corporation

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Provider Network Strategies, Health Purchasing Innovation, Commercial Negotiation, Contract Management, Risk Control, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Assessment, People Leadership, Team Development, Clinical Value, Affordability, System Sustainability, C-suite Influence, Board Engagement

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

As a senior leader within HCF, you will shape the future of Australia’s largest not‑for‑profit health fund by driving the performance, sustainability, and strategic evolution of our hospital and medical provider network. This role suits an experienced executive with a strong background in hospital/medical contracting, private health sector dynamics, and high‑stakes commercial negotiation. Strategic Leadership Lead the design and execution of divisional and long‑term provider network strategies, aligned to HCF’s 2030 vision. Identify, champion, and deliver innovation in health purchasing to drive clinical value, affordability, and long‑term system sustainability. Partner closely with senior leaders across HCF to integrate purchasing, contracting, and strategic partnership approaches with the organisation’s broader commercial and member value objectives. Operational Excellence Lead complex, high‑value negotiations with major hospital groups, medical specialists, and service networks to secure competitive, sustainable commercial agreements. Oversee purchasing performance, including benefit outlay management, contract implementation, and provider performance reporting. Ensure strong governance across all agreements, with robust contract management, risk control, and regulatory compliance embedded into operations. Policy, Regulation & Industry Influence Assess the implications of government policy, regulatory reforms, and health system changes on HCF’s strategy and provider arrangements. Build influential relationships with government bodies, industry associations, and key external stakeholders to shape sector initiatives and advocate for members’ interests. People Leadership Lead and develop a high‑performing team with a focus on capability growth, engagement, accountability, and succession planning. Embed a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking, while empowering the team to deliver meaningful commercial and member outcomes. About You You are a respected senior healthcare leader with a track record of delivering commercial, operational, and strategic outcomes in complex clinical and private health funding environments. You will bring: Tertiary qualifications in Business, Strategy, Health Administration, or a relevant clinical field. Deep, contemporary understanding of the private healthcare sector, including hospital funding models, medical provider dynamics, and the PHI regulatory landscape. 10+ years’ senior or executive leadership experience in private health funding, hospital/care delivery, or health‑economics/strategy consulting. Proven success leading large‑scale transformation, from strategic design through to execution and measurable impact. Exceptional commercial acumen and negotiation capability, with demonstrated success in securing complex hospital and medical agreements. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with credibility to influence at C‑suite, board, and regulator levels. Demonstrated experience building and leading high‑performing teams and driving organisational change in dynamic environments. Experience engaging with boards, government, and regulators is highly desirable. About HCF At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric. We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together. Culture & Benefits Purpose-driven passion We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused. Wellness and work-life balance We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include: Flexible working arrangements 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover Family-friendly certified employer 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products. Collaboration and inclusivity We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status. Continuous learning and growth We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity. Next steps If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition – peopleservices@hcf.com.au to discuss. We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date. At HCF, we want our people to feel supported and empowered to be their best self at work. We create a flexible, inclusive, family-friendly culture so our employees are inspired and motivated to achieve the best for themselves and our members. Our purpose is to bring a human touch to every part of the healthcare system, in big ways and small. Our values inform the way we do things. They help us build the culture we need to realise our purpose. Our values are to: Step Forward Get There Together Make it Better Stay Human Walk in Their Shoes. We’ve invested in our people and teams to ensure they’re equipped to reach their career goals. We help team members expand their skill sets and develop personally through various internal and external courses, as well as broaden their on-the-job experience through transfers, secondments or promotions.

Responsibilities

The General Manager will lead the design and execution of long-term provider network strategies, focusing on driving clinical value and affordability through innovation in health purchasing. This role also involves leading complex, high-value negotiations with major hospital groups and overseeing purchasing performance and contract governance.