Partnerships Lead

Medibank; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health and wellbeing provider in Melbourne seeks a Commercial Partnerships Lead to drive supplier engagement and innovate health services. You will manage strategic partnerships, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with teams to ensure seamless service access. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in health partnerships and strong negotiation skills. Flexibility and a commitment to wellbeing are key values.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading commercial partnerships and operations at scale.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and reporting capabilities.
• Deep understanding of global health and wellbeing trends.
• Experience in digital sales channels or eCommerce for health services.

Responsibilities

• Driving strategic sourcing, onboarding, and management of health and wellbeing service providers.
• Leading commercial negotiations to deliver exceptional value and customer outcomes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (UX, health, digital, commercial) to deliver seamless service access.
• Standardising supplier engagement processes including contracts, governance, and reporting.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (UX, health, digital, commercial) to deliver seamless service access.
• Identifying and forming new strategic partnerships aligned with global health and wellbeing trends.
• Representing Medibank in external forums and building relationships across the Corporate Health and Wellbeing sector.
• Supporting the transition to next-generation operational models and contributing to organisational capability uplift.

Skills

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Contract management

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity – Commercial Partnerships Lead (Health & Wellbeing) - Part Time (10 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

As a Commercial Partnerships Lead within Medibank’s Corporate Health & Wellbeing team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of health and wellbeing services for our customers.

This role offers the chance to lead strategic supplier engagement, drive innovation, and enable seamless digital access to a diverse range of health and wellbeing services.

Responsibilities

• Driving strategic sourcing, onboarding, and management of health and wellbeing service providers.
• Enabling a consistent digital marketplace experience for customers across B2B and B2B2C channels.
• Leading commercial negotiations to deliver exceptional value and customer outcomes.
• Standardising supplier engagement processes including contracts, governance, and reporting.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (UX, health, digital, commercial) to deliver seamless service access.
• Identifying and forming new strategic partnerships aligned with global health and wellbeing trends.
• Representing Medibank in external forums and building strong relationships across the Corporate Health and Wellbeing sector.
• Supporting the transition to next-generation operational models and contributing to organisational capability uplift.

About you

• You are a strategic and commercially minded professional with deep expertise in supplier management and health partnerships.
• You bring strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for delivering innovative health and wellbeing solutions.
• Proven experience in building and managing supplier networks in health and/or digital sectors.
• 5+ years leading commercial partnerships and operations at scale.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and reporting capabilities.
• Experience in digital sales channels or eCommerce for health services.
• Deep understanding of global health and wellbeing trends and market dynamics.
• Strategic thinking, adaptability, and a human-centred approach to leadership.

Imagine working with us

We understand that work means different things to everyone... We know happy, healthy people make great teams, and great teams put more heart into each customer and patient interaction. And that’s why we’re reinventing work.

Imagine a workplace where work didn't feel like work. A workplace where you could shape when and where you work to have more impact. Where flexible working isn’t a buzzword, it’s a reality.

Imagine a workplace that helps you and your family thrive. Where connection, personal development and health and wellbeing are front of mind. To learn more about our benefits go to https://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/rewards-benefits/

For you, work should help you Live Better. It should bring you fulfillment and joy. And with Medibank, it could.

Inclusion and Accessibility

We believe in everyone's potential and strive to make Medibank inclusive for all because different perspectives make us better. We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ community including transgender and gender diverse applicants.

For any adjustments or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. To learn about our commitments and employee experiences, go to https://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/diversity-inclusion/