Looking for a career change? Do you want to work for a dynamic, innovative company? Use the links below to find out more about working for ahm Health Insurance.
Our Company
We began in 1971 because our founder Roy Johnson believed people needed a health fund that put members’ needs first. Since then ahm has grown to be one of the top 8 private health insurers in Australia. View our history »
ahm has been an industry leader in health management and innovation and were, in 2000, the first fund to offer online services to our members.
ahm employs over 500 people, with our head office located in Wollongong, Dental & Eyecare practices in Haymarket and Parramatta, as well as a Dental practice in Wagga Wagga.
Our Purpose
At ahm, our Purpose is to ensure our members are clearly better off. This drives every decision we make and everything we do.
We will achieve our Purpose by:
- Creating valued and enduring member relationships
- Delivering superior health outcomes for our members
- Becoming a high performing business to benefit our members
- Building a stronger and more sustainable Private Health Insurance industry
Our values
At ahm, we have strong, purpose driven values to guide our behaviours and shape our culture.
Get Connected – growing together by taking time to help, listen and care
- We connect with others by taking the time to reach understanding
- We value collaboration, recognising each other’s contribution and individual growth
- We value every voice through open and honest communication
Build Trust – having the freedom to act and the commitment to deliver
- We encourage individual leadership and have confidence in each other to make a difference
- We respect each other for our skills and value the trust placed in us
- We take responsibility, learn from our mistakes and engage others in change
Be Courageous – overcoming fear and challenging with conviction and consideration
- We speak up and step up
- We strive to overcome hurdles and be number one
- We stand by our convictions in seeking the best result
Think Fresh – leading with simple and surprising solutions
- We take the lead in progressive and creative thinking
- We take risks and deliver innovative and surprising solutions
- We are passionate about bringing simplicity to our processes
Inspire Performance – encouraging the heart, surpassing expectations & celebrating success
- We value performance that delights our customers
- We strive for a fun and productive workplace
- We celebrate effort and success
- We create a happy and energetic workplace
Team ahm
ahm's ongoing growth and member focus as an organisation is a direct result of the effort, commitment and dedication from the talented people that are a part of our team.
What ahm staff have to say
“Our members love the professional, quality service and extra care they receive at our Practices and I enjoy playing a part in helping them to achieve ongoing good health.”
Nicole, Dental and Eyecare Practices
“I’m proud to be a part of an award winning customer service team that delivers friendly, personal service to our members.”
Kate, Contact Centre
“Nearly 10 years of service – I can hardly believe it! ahm has provided me with the flexibility to work the hours that suit me. This has enabled me to manage my work-life/home-life balance in a way that works for me. I haven’t experienced this in any other workplace in the past. I appreciate this opportunity. It just makes life a whole lot easier!”
Jo, Telecommuter
“My first impression of ahm was that it’s a professionally run company that genuinely cares about the welfare of its employees. My experiences as a new employee have been pleasant due to management and staff who are here to help every step of the way”.
Katina, Member Service Officer
“I am a relatively new employee with ahm and have felt the support and encouragement the ahm team prides itself on.”
Rebecca, Member Service Officer
“I like working at ahm because of the variety in the work I do and the people I work with are enthusiastic, professional and willing to help each other out. My most memorable ahm moment was when I won an annual staff award, as voted for by my peers.
Throughout my employment, I've been through two building moves and seen significant changes in technology and processes – all contributing towards making ahm the successful business it is today.”
Adam, Senior Business Systems Analyst and ahm employee for 21 years
Career opportunities
ahm values its employees. We offer an expansive range of employee benefits with a focus on life & family, health and career.
Our Benefits
ahm offers very attractive employment conditions and strives to be an ‘Employer of Choice’. Our people enjoy exceptional employment benefits including:
- competitive remuneration
- flexible working conditions
- Plan for Success – individual performance and development plan
- continuous learning and development opportunities including formal training, financial support for relevant further education, leadership development programs and e-learning
- paid parental leave
- social club activities
- years of service awards
- annual staff awards
- ahm health insurance subsidy
- on-site gym at Wollongong
- ahm Wellness program
- employee assistance program
Our Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process involves 5 stages: application, panel interview, assessment, pre-employment medical and offer of employment. Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application at each stage of the process.
Interested in working for ahm?