Practice Manager

GMHBA Ltd; Lara; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discount

Wellbeing services

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Employee discounts

EAP

Vaccinations & health programs

Job summary

GMHBA Ltd seeks a skilled Practice Manager for Lara Medical Centre, overseeing daily operations and leading a high-performing team to deliver exceptional patient care. The role focuses on safety, quality, and alignment with GMHBA strategies and values.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, organizational, and financial acumen, plus experience with practice management systems and Best Practice software. A patient-centered approach and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people development abilities.
• Experience leading a multi-modality medical setting with a focus on patient experience and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Lara Medical Centre.
• Lead and develop the practice team to achieve high performance.
• Ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance across the clinic.
• Manage financials and KPI performance to support growth.

Skills

Leadership

People-focused leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Patient-centered care

Organisational skills

Financial KPIs

Communication

EMR/Practice software familiarity

Education

Diploma in Practice Management or related qualification

CPR and First Aid certificate

VCE or equivalent Diploma

Best Practice software experience

Tools

Practice management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

E-mail systems and web-based PM systems

Job description

## Practice ManagerApply: Lara Medical Centre: Full time: Posted 12 Days Ago: End Date: September 26, 2026 (1 day left to apply): JR100660**Remarkable people; remarkable career.**Are you ready to rediscover remarkable and make a positive impact on people’s lives? At GMHBA, every day brings an opportunity to empower and support communities to live well. Join us to be part of something meaningful and discover the remarkable benefits of working at GMHBA.GMHBA takes pride in being an Australian not-for-profit health insurance and healthcare company that truly values its members. For a rewarding 90 years, we've been dedicated to serving the community and as a result have become one of Australia's leading regionally based private health insurers. We live and breathe exceptional care and are dedicated to making GMHBA a remarkable place to work. We value building connections, embrace individuality, and maintain a supportive, performing culture. GMHBA offers a flexible workplace, a community-focused culture, and a great regional lifestyle.**About the opportunity**Are you a proactive leader with a passion for healthcare and team management? We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Lara Medical Centre in the fulltime Practice Manager role. The Practice Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and efficiency of the practice to support the patient experience and ensuring high-quality clinical care. The position is responsible for ensuring the practice maintains a safety and quality focus to deliver optimal care, and a high standard of performance in line with GMHBA strategy, goals and values.**Lara Medical Centre** is located in the relaxed township of Lara, just a one-hour commute from Melbourne by road or train, or half an hour by road from Werribee. Lara is close to several natural attractions including the beautiful You Yangs and Brisbane Ranges, with the Geelong CBD only a short 20-minute drive, and the gorgeous beaches and wineries of the Bellarine Peninsula within easy reach.**About you**As our ideal candidate, you’ll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high performing team* A people-focused leadership style with a genuine commitment to coaching, mentoring and developing others.* Proven experience in successfully leading a complex or multi-modality medical setting, with demonstrated success in delivering high-performance outcomes and growth.* Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with an eye for detail* Commercial mindset, with solid understanding of financial and performance based KPI’s.* Demonstrated ability to lead with empathy and a patient centered focus.* Knowledge of health related Practice Management systems, financial processes and transactions and practice accreditation requirements within the healthcare setting* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills* Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail systems, and web-based patient management systems.* VCE or equivalent DiplomaDesirable* Experience with practice software Best Practice* Training and/or experience in management of emergencies, handling complaints, Medicare & health funds, basic infection control, safe handling & disposal of medical waste, etc* Diploma in Practice Management or related qualification* CPR and first aid certificate* An understanding of medical terminology, medical and allied health professional organisations and relevant stakeholders**What's In It For You?**At GMHBA, we invest in our people because we know they're our greatest strength.**You'll enjoy:*** Discounted GMHBA health insurance.* Access to health and wellbeing services.* Paid parental and secondary carer leave.* Paid volunteer leave to give back to your community.* Employee discounts and purchased leave options.* Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.* Health checks, flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives.* Ongoing learning, coaching and career development opportunities.* Recognition programs and quarterly values awards.* A supportive, inclusive and people-first culture.If you believe you would be a great fit but don’t quite tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply.**Let’s get started**Submit your application online today. Applications close on Friday,25th September 2026.If you have any questions about this position or the recruitment process, please reach out to the careers team at [e-mail].