Government Healthcare Partnerships

Delivering on public health commitments takes a partner who can scale.

Healthcare Australia delivers workforce, programs and outsourced health services for federal, state and local government, with the probity, compliance and national reach that public sector contracts require.

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Government underwrites Australian healthcare

$270.5 billion

Total health spending in Australia in 2023–24

70%

Funded by governments ($188.2 billion)

10.1%

Of GDP spent on health in 2023–24

$82 billion

Spent on health by state and territory governments in 2023–24

Delivery Partners at the Scale Government Needs

Governments carry the biggest responsibility in healthcare.

We work with government at every level to deliver workforce, programs and services that meet public health objectives reliably, compliantly and across every jurisdiction, from routine staffing to national programs.

Our Government Solutions

Public health and public hospital workforce, permanent and contingent
National and multi-jurisdiction health programs

Health service outsourcing involving fully managed health services, including in secure and remote settings

Rapid response for outbreaks, disasters and service disruption

Aged care and disability workforce and services for government programs

Advisory on workforce, policy and service design support

A Partner Built for Government Scale

Government work demands scale, probity and reliability.

We bring all three: a national workforce of more than 175,000, five decades of public sector delivery and the compliance rigour government requires. From single contracts to multi-jurisdiction programs, we help departments and agencies deliver services that meet policy goals, probity standards and public expectations.

Ways to engage:

Existing panels and standing offers

HCA’s government panel memberships

Direct contracts

for programs and outsourced services

Partnership bids

as prime or subcontractor with other providers

Mobilisation support

transition-in planning to protect continuity of service

CASE STUDY

Trusted Healthcare Solutions for Complex Challenges

300+ staff transitioned with continuity of service
Delivery of a complex multidisciplinary national bespoke health solution
Health services for 1,200 people in immigration detention nationally

Areas We Support

For more than 50 years, Healthcare Australia has worked alongside the organisations that deliver care across the country. We know that every setting operates differently, with its own clinical requirements, regulatory obligations, funding models and workforce pressures. Our specialist teams bring that knowledge to every engagement, whether you need to cover a critical shift, build a permanent team, upskill your staff or plan your future workforce. From metropolitan health services to remote communities, we shape our solutions around the setting you operate in.

Public Hospitals

Qualified clinicians and support staff who help public health services maintain safe staffing, manage demand and keep wards and departments running.

Private Hospitals

Flexible and permanent workforce solutions that help private hospitals and day surgeries meet patient volumes, theatre schedules and quality standards.

Aged Care

Nurses and care workers who help residential aged care providers deliver person-centred care and meet their care minute and registered nurse obligations.

Home Care

Skilled nurses and care workers who support older Australians and people with care needs to live safely and independently at home.

NDIS & Disability

Disability support workers and allied health professionals who help NDIS providers deliver safe, high-quality supports.

Community Health

Healthcare professionals for community health centres, outreach programs and primary care services that keep people well in their communities.

Government & Public Sector

Compliant, scalable workforce solutions for federal, state and local government health programs and services.

Mental Health

Mental health nurses, allied health professionals and support workers for inpatient, community and crisis services.

Corporate Sector

Health professionals and services that support employee wellbeing, workplace health and injury management for Australian businesses.

Not-for-Profit

Workforce solutions that help not-for-profit providers deliver on their mission and make every dollar count.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Culturally safe workforce solutions for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and the communities they serve.

Rural & Remote

Targeted recruitment, relocation support and travel workforces that bring essential care to regional and remote communities.

Probity, Compliance and Transparency

Government partnerships demand the highest standards of probity and security. Our systems deliver the compliance, reporting and transparency required.

Probity and compliance: conflict of interest, procurement and contract obligations managed and documented

Workforce credentialling: registration, screening and clearances verified before placement

Contract and SLA reporting: performance against agreed measures, on your reporting cycle

Audit-ready records: complete, retrievable evidence for audits and reviews

Data security: information handled to government standards

Transparent governance: clear escalation and accountability at every level

So government partners get delivery they can trust, and the evidence to prove it.

Delivering public commitments

Whether you’re staffing a public hospital, rolling out a national program or responding to an emergency, we can be the delivery partner that helps you meet your healthcare goals. Healthcare Australia is where care begins.