Dental State Manager - NSW

ForHealth Group; Inner West; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free confidential Employee Assistance

Flare benefits platform access

Salary packaging options incl. novated

Fitness Passport access

Dental employee discount 20%

Private health insurance (Medibank)

Job summary

ForHealth Group’s Primary Dental division seeks a Dental State Manager to lead operations across New South Wales. You will oversee multiple centres, driving clinical governance, financial performance and stakeholder engagement to deliver outstanding patient experiences.

As a senior leader, you will coach Dental Managers, Coordinators and Dentists, align state strategies with growth plans and foster a high‑performance culture focused on development and engagement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the dental industry (mandatory).
• Proven multi-site business and people leadership experience.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational performance and business growth.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing abilities.
• Strong problem-solving, project management and change management skills.
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer and employee experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Dental Managers, Coordinators and centre teams.
• Drive operational performance, consistency and continuous improvement across the State.
• Deliver State financial targets including growth, profitability and cost management.
• Monitor and improve key business metrics including chair utilisation, patient numbers, recalls and booking rates.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, accreditation and quality standards.
• Implement State strategies aligned to business objectives and growth plans.
• Build strong relationships with Dentists, suppliers and industry stakeholders.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on employee engagement, retention and development.
• Support service excellence initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and retention.
• Partner with internal stakeholders including People & Culture, Finance and Operations teams.

Skills

Dental industry experience

Multi-site leadership

Financial and commercial acumen

Operational performance improvement

Stakeholder management

Leadership and coaching

Communication and presentation

Job description

Primary Dental is one of Australia's largest Dental Support Organisations, supporting a nationwide network of over 180+ independent dentists in 60+ dental centres across Australia. We are a family of 50+ Dental support team members, 300+ Dental Assistants and a Dental Management team made up of people with decades of experience working in and managing dental practices. We are proudly part of the ForHealth Group.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Dental State Manager to lead our dental operations across New South Wales. Reporting to the Director of Dental, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, clinical governance, and employee engagement across multiple dental centres.

As a key leader within the business, you will support Dental Coordinators, assistants, and Dentists to deliver outstanding patient experiences while achieving strategic and commercial objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate people leader who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Dental Managers, Coordinators and centre teams
• Drive operational performance, consistency and continuous improvement across the State
• Deliver State financial targets including growth, profitability and cost management
• Monitor and improve key business metrics including chair utilisation, patient numbers, recalls and booking rates
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, accreditation and quality standards
• Implement State strategies aligned to business objectives and growth plans
• Build strong relationships with Dentists, suppliers and industry stakeholders
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on employee engagement, retention and development
• Support service excellence initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and retention
• Partner with internal stakeholders including People & Culture, Finance and Operations teams

The Successful Candidate

• Previous experience within the dental industry (mandatory)
• Proven experience in multi-site business and people leadership
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational performance and business growth
• Exceptional leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing abilities
• Strong problem-solving, project management and change management skills
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer and employee experiences

The Benefits

• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting wellbeing, mental health, and financial advice
• Everyday savings on groceries, retail, utilities and more through the Flare benefits platfor
• Salary packaging options including novated leases for vehicles with running costs included
• Access to Fitness Passport – discounted entry to gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide
• 20% discount on dental services for employees and their families
• Discounted Medibank private health insurance (hospital & extras cover)

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of an outstanding work environment in a purpose and values-driven Company that invests in its people through training and development and internal promotion.

ForHealth Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestry, disability, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, veterans, carers, refugees, and people of all ages. ForHealth Group fosters a safe, respectful and inclusive culture that reflects our Values and commitment to helping build a healthier Australia.