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Practice Manager - 1300SMILES DouglasAbano Healthcare Group · Douglas, AU-QLD, au

Abano Healthcare Group

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Practice Manager - 1300SMILES Douglas

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-02 Douglas, AU-QLD, au Full-time Hybrid Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$6,000–A$8,500/mo

About the Company

1300SMILES Douglas is part of the Abano Healthcare Network, an established dental and healthcare organisation. The practice is located on the James Cook University campus, close to Townsville University Hospital, and serves a diverse community of students, healthcare professionals, families and long-term patients.

About the Role

Lead an established practice and play a key role in its continued success. 1300SMILES Douglas is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead our team, drive practice performance and create a positive environment for both patients and employees. You'll join an established practice with an experienced clinical team and play an important role in its continued growth and success.

Responsibilities

  • ● Lead, coach and develop the practice team, building a positive and accountable culture.
  • ● Take ownership of day-to-day operations and overall practice performance.
  • ● Work closely with clinicians to maintain efficient workflows and high standards of patient care.
  • ● Monitor practice performance and identify opportunities to improve growth, efficiency and patient engagement.
  • ● Drive initiatives that enhance the patient journey from their first interaction through to treatment completion.
  • ● Oversee administrative, compliance and operational requirements.
  • ● Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management and ongoing team development.
  • ● Build strong relationships across the practice and lead by example.

Requirements

  • ● Previous Practice Management experience within a dental or healthcare setting.
  • ● Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of coaching and developing teams.
  • ● A solid understanding of dental practice operations, KPIs and financial performance.
  • ● The ability to identify opportunities for improvement and turn them into action.
  • ● Excellent organisational skills and confidence managing competing priorities.
  • ● Clear communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clinicians, patients and support teams.
  • ● Strong computer skills, with experience using dental practice management software considered highly desirable.
  • ● A genuine commitment to creating a positive experience for both patients and the team.

Benefits

  • ● Lead an established practice with an experienced clinical team.
  • ● Make a genuine impact on team culture, patient experience and practice performance.
  • ● Have the support and autonomy to shape the practice and drive positive change.
  • ● Work alongside experienced clinicians and regional leaders.
  • ● Access leadership development, training and career progression across the network.
  • ● Benefit from the resources, systems and support of the wider Abano Healthcare network.
  • ● Build a rewarding career with a leading and growing healthcare organisation.