Practice Manager

Dental Members Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Members Australia is seeking a dedicated Practice Manager to join our Adelaide team on a 9-month maternity leave contract, starting November 2026. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, staff supervision, and patient care across the practice.

You will coordinate administrative and financial functions, rostering for four surgeries, liaise with suppliers and specialists, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of dental admin/management experience.
• Experience coordinating high-value treatment plans and finance options.
• Strong knowledge of dental practice operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with the clinical team.
• Proficient with practice management software and IT systems.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and experience.
• Qualifications in practice management are highly regarded.
• Ability to build and sustain a high-performing team of dentists and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative and operational aspects of the practice; reception duties required.
• Supervise staff including dental assistants, receptionists, and dentists.
• Manage finances: invoicing, payroll and reporting.
• Coordinate complex patient treatment with specialists and anesthetists.
• Liaise with suppliers and the dental community to maintain relationships.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and industry standards.
• Roster for 4 surgeries and reception; Monday–Friday 8–5.

Skills

Dental practice management

Staff supervision

Financial operations

Communication skills

Practice management software

Problem-solving

Team building

Regulatory compliance

Education

Practice management qualification

Job description

Dental Members Australia is seeking a Practice Manager to join our established team in Adelaide, South Australia. This is a 9 month Maternity Leave contracted placement, starting in November 2026 and ending in August 2027 with the possibility of extension. Full on the job training will be supplied spanning over two months.

Dental Members Australia is a privately owned group of practices across QLD, SA, WA, NSW and VIC. We are Australian owned and operated with 26 practices in our group.

Our Adelaide location attends to patients for all general treatments, implants and surgical procedures. As the practice manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, team building and management and patient care.

What you'll be doing

Manage and oversee all administrative and operational aspects of the dental practice. Reception duties are required - this role is patient facing.

Supervise and support the practice staff, including dental assistants, receptionists and dentists

Manage financial operations, including invoicing, payroll and reporting

Coordinate complex and interesting patient treatment with specialists and anesthetists within our team

Liaise with suppliers, vendors and the dental community to maintain strong relationships

Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations and industry standards

Rostering for 4 surgeries and reception. Monday - Friday 8 - 5pm

What we're looking for

Dental Experience of minimum 4 years - admin and management desired.

Experience with high value treatment plans and discussing finance options - treatment co-ordination of high value and volume

Strong understanding of dental practice operations and the ability to effectively manage all administrative functions

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with the clinical team

Proficient in using practice management software and other relevant IT systems

Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on continuous improvement

Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and enhancing the overall patient experience

Relevant qualifications in practice management would be highly regarded

Proven ability to build and sustain a high performing team of dentists and support staff.

What we offer

Onsite extensive training in preparation for the handover of the role.

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic dental team

Full time