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Health Administrator Courses

Health Administrators oversee the administration systems of hospitals, community health organisations, and large medical centres. They ensure the compliance of organisational billing while maximising profits and revenue opportunities.

As a Health Administrator you could be developing internal policies and procedures for nursing and medical staff, reviewing the annual administration budget, reading an update to the Medicare billing rules, training new staff members on record-keeping policies and compliance, or planning the upgrade and expansion of the practice database and records management system.

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There are 4 courses available for people who want to become a Health Administrator.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Health Administrators earn?

Salaries for Health Administrators start at $85,000 per annum and increase according to your qualifications, professional skills and experience. Increase your earning capacity by obtaining post-graduate qualifications in health care administration and management.

What are the job opportunities for Health Administrators?

There are no clear employment figures for Health Administrators working in Australia right now. They are employed by community health organisations, private hospitals and medical practices, and government-owned hospitals and healthcare facilities.

How do I become a Health Administrator?

Health Administrators need a working knowledge of healthcare administration including the latest Medicare rules and compliance responsibilities. Get started with a VET Diploma of Practice Management which will teach you how to manage Australian health systems billing and accounting systems while developing your skills in leadership, HR, and business administration.

As your career progresses you will benefit from a Master of Business Administration (Health Services Management), Master of Health Administration, or Master of Health Care Management.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within medical administration. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.