Job Description
Are you a relationship-focused healthcare professional with experience in medical liaison, business development or stakeholder engagement? Join Northern Private Hospital, part of Ramsay Health Care, and play a key role in strengthening referral networks, supporting Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs) and driving the growth of one of Melbourne's leading private hospitals.
About the Role
Reporting to the Hospital CEO, you will work closely with the Executive Team and Ramsay's Business Development & Growth function to build and strengthen relationships across Melbourne's northern healthcare community. This highly visible role is responsible for increasing GP referrals, supporting VMO engagement, promoting Northern Private Hospital's services and specialties, and identifying opportunities to grow hospital activity across key service lines. You will work closely with General Practitioners, Practice Managers, Allied Health professionals, Specialists and VMOs to enhance the hospital's profile and ensure Northern Private remains a trusted healthcare partner within the region.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and implement GP engagement and referral growth strategies.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with GP practices, Practice Managers, Allied Health professionals and VMOs.
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Promote Northern Private Hospital's services, specialties and clinician capabilities.
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Support VMO onboarding, engagement and private practice growth.
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Identify referral trends, growth opportunities and emerging market needs.
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Maintain accurate CRM records and provide activity reporting and market insights.
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Partner with hospital leadership to support strategic business development initiatives.
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Represent the hospital at networking events, education sessions and stakeholder meetings.
About You
You are an experienced relationship manager who enjoys building partnerships and influencing positive outcomes across the healthcare sector.
You will bring:
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Experience in healthcare liaison, business development, stakeholder engagement or a similar relationship-focused role.
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Strong communication, networking and influencing skills.
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Demonstrated success building trusted relationships with healthcare professionals.
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Experience coordinating engagement activities, events or education sessions.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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Experience using CRM platforms and Microsoft Office.
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The ability to analyse referral activity and identify growth opportunities.
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Current driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout the local catchment.
Desirable
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Experience within private healthcare or the broader healthcare industry.
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Qualifications in Business, Marketing, Health or a related discipline.
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Understanding of GP referral pathways and specialist engagement.
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Experience with CRM reporting, Power BI or similar analytics platforms.
About Northern Private Hospital
Northern Private Hospital is one of Melbourne's leading private hospitals, delivering high-quality medical, surgical, maternity and specialist services to communities across Melbourne's northern suburbs. Supported by experienced specialists, nurses and multidisciplinary teams, the hospital is recognised for delivering outstanding patient care while continuing to invest in innovative clinical services and strong partnerships with the local medical community.
About Ramsay Health Care
Founded in Australia in 1964, Ramsay Health Care is Australia's largest private hospital operator and a recognised global leader in healthcare delivery. Across Australia, Ramsay operates 76 hospitals and 12 surgical centres, caring for more than 1.1 million patients each year with the support of over 30,000 dedicated professionals. Guided by our philosophy of People Caring for People, Ramsay is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, supporting our people and driving continuous improvement across our national network.
What We Offer
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Competitive remuneration package.
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Flexible working arrangements supporting work/life balance.
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Professional development through LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy.
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Access to Ramsay Rewards with discounts across 100+ retailers.
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Employee Assistance Program providing confidential wellbeing support.
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The opportunity to make a genuine impact on healthcare growth within Melbourne's northern region.
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A collaborative culture built around The Ramsay Way – People Caring for People.
To Apply
Please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Applications close Sunday 6th September 2026.
Additional Information
Please Note:
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
