ALBURY WODONGA ABORIGINAL HEALTH SERVICE
Medicare Officer
* Full-Time, based in Albury
* $62,120
p.a commencing salary + Super + Salary Packaging (up to$15,900 tax free per
annum)
* On the job training/professional support
Join AWAHS
and make a real difference in Aboriginal community health.
Albury
Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS) is a respected Aboriginal Community
Controlled Organisation providing primary health care and is committed to improving
the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the
broader Albury Wodonga region through integrated, client-focused, and
community-driven healthcare.
AWAHS operates a modern, purpose-built
community health centre in Glenroy, providing a wide range of culturally safe
and accessible health services. As a fully bulk-billing organisation, AWAHS
employs a multidisciplinary team including General Practitioners, dentists,
allied health professionals, and visiting specialists to deliver holistic care
to the community.
About the
role:
In this role,
you will manage all Medicare claims with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring any
rejected or partially paid claims are resolved quickly. You will maintain full
compliance with Services Australia (Medicare) requirements, legislation, and
AWAHS policies while supporting smooth billing operations across the
organisation.
You will
monitor daily billing activity, provide regular reports to management, and
oversee PRODA registrations and compliance documentation for new staff.
A key
part of the role involves working closely with clinical teams, including GPs, allied
health professionals, and practice staff, to ensure correct use of Medicare
item numbers, accurate clinical documentation, and timely billing. You will act
as a point of contact for clinicians regarding Medicare queries, provide guidance
on billing best practice, and support clinicians to navigate Medicare
requirements confidently.
You will help
strengthen systems and practices through internal audits, training staff on
Medicare item numbers, and promoting best-practice billing.
Why join
AWAHS?
* Generous
benefits- Access
to salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free per year
* Supportive
environment- Join
a welcoming and inclusive team with access to professional development,
supervision, and an Employee Assistance Program
* Work with
purpose- The
opportunity to play a key role in strengthening our community health needs
* Positive workplace- Be
part of the social, emotional, spiritual and well-being team, contributing
to a culturally safe workplace and where you will make a difference
* Career growth- Opportunities
to develop your skills and experience in our multidisciplinary health service
* Progressive
organisation- Expanding
facilities in Albury and new health precinct currently being built in Wodonga
that you can be a part of
Ideally you
will bring:
* Experience in Medicare
administration or health care billing systems.
* Knowledge of Medicare
and PRODA regulations, legislation and compliances.
* Excellent written and
verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively
across teams.
* Competent computer
skills.
* High attention to
detail and strong organisational skills with commitment to meeting
deadlines.
* An understanding of
Aboriginal health and culturally safe service delivery and practice.
* A qualification in Aboriginal
Health or Enrolled Nursing is desirable, not essential.
We are committed to meaningful equity
and diversity in our workforce.Applications from Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or
more information, please contact Chiquita Walsh on or
email
Check our website:
Applications close: 16th
January, 2026.
We are reviewing applications as they arrive, so this role may close
early. Don't wait - apply now