Senior Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Claims Officer

Western NSW Local Health District; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Superannuation

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District is seeking a Senior Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Claims Officer to join the VMO Claims Support Team. The role reports to the VMO Claims Manager and focuses on accurately checking and processing VMO claims, ensuring doctors are paid correctly for services rendered in line with policies.

The position is permanent full time (38 hours per week) within the Finance & Corporate Directorate, with remuneration in the mid to high AUD range and options for superannuation

Responsibilities

• Check and process VMO claims accurately and ensure doctors are paid correctly for services provided, in line with policies and procedures.
• Support the VMO Claims Manager in implementing improvements to VMO claims processes, perform audits, and assist other team members with more complex claims.
• Act as local Vmoney System Administrator, organising user access, training and reporting.
• Contribute to the centralisation and standardisation of VMO claims management within Western NSW LHD.

Job description

Senior Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Claims Officer

Western NSW Local Health District – New South Wales

6d ago , from Western NSW Local Health District

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 6
Remuneration: $86,896.63 - $88,951.42 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Negotiable within WNSWLHD – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 1 Nov 2026 – 11:59pm

Finance & Corporate Directorate

About the role

The Senior Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Claims Officer is a new role within the WNSWLHD VMO Claims Support Team, reporting to the VMO Claims Manager.

The Senior VMO Claims Officer will be responsible for accurately checking and processing VMO claims, ensuring these doctors are paid correctly for services provided, in line with policies and procedures. You will also provide support to the VMO Claims Manager in implementing improvements to VMO claims processes, performs audits, and assists other members of the VMO Claims Support Team to complete more complex claims. Additionally, you will be the local Vmoney System Administrator, organising user access, training and reporting.

This is a great opportunity for administration staff to specialise in VMO claims management and to be part of the centralisation and standardisation of this important function in WNSW.

Helping you move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience

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A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Role-related enquiries

Please contact Melanie ten Cate, Senior Management Accountant - Finance on 0418 286 *** or at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD