The Role:
Under the direction of the Manager Statewide Revenue, the Private Practice Scheme (PPS) Coordinator will:
- Support the Manager – Statewide Revenue and the Staff Specialist Private Patient Scheme Management Committees in the administration of Statewide PPS activities and processes.
- Support members of the PPS in accessing professional advice to maintain compliance with the Medicare Benefits Schedule and associated requirements.
- Provide high-level consultative advice and support to the Manager – Statewide Revenue, the Finance and Business Support management team, the Department’s Executive and the PPS Advisory Committees on a broad range of issues relating to the scheme, including providing regular reporting and acting as the key contact for PPS matters.
You will need to:
- Support the operation of the PPS Advisory Committees, including coordinating the flow of documentation and reports, organizing meetings, and arranging communications between the PPS Advisory Committees, participating specialists, the Department and external entities as required.
- Oversee the recording of contributions to the PPS and the calculation and distribution of disbursements from the PPS in accordance with the PPS Rules.
- Support members of the PPS and the PPS Advisory Committees in accessing professional advice to maintain compliance with the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), Health Insurance Act 1973, Private Health Insurance rules and other associated legislative, legal or professional requirements.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $107,899 to $122,292 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Salary Packaging:
- You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidate:
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Melissa Clark
Position: Manager Statewide Revenue
Phone number: (03) 6166 6010
Email address: melissa.clark@ths.tas.gov.au
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