Regional Operations Leader — Dental Network Growth

Abano Healthcare Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Abano Healthcare Group seeks a Regional Operations Manager to lead a portfolio of dental practices across Victoria, Tasmania and ACT, shaping the future of healthcare delivery in Australia and New Zealand.

You will partner with Practice Managers and clinical teams to build high-performing, engaged practices, coach leaders, and drive improvements in patient experience, operations, and finances. A collaborative, patient-centered approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-site operations, ideally within healthcare, dental, radiology, retail, hospitality, or another customer-focused environment.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams across multiple locations.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret performance metrics and drive business outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Highly organised with the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on patient care and operational excellence.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a genuine passion for developing people and improving performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a portfolio of dental practices across Victoria, Tasmaniaand ACT to achieve operational, commercial, and clinical success.
• Partner with Practice Managers and clinical teams to build high-performing, engaged, and customer-focused practices.
• Coach, mentor, and develop leaders to drive team capability, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement strategies to improve patient experience, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
• Collaborate with Recruitment, People & Culture, Marketing, Finance, and Clinical teams to ensure practices are well-supported and aligned with business objectives.
• Drive workforce planning, practice performance, and the successful delivery of regional and national initiatives.
• Foster a positive culture that reflects Abano Healthcare's values and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Skills

Multi-site operations

Leadership and coaching

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Organised and planning

People development

Job description

Abano Healthcare Group seeks a Regional Operations Manager to lead a portfolio of dental practices across Victoria, Tasmania and ACT, shaping the future of healthcare delivery in Australia and New Zealand.

You will partner with Practice Managers and clinical teams to build high-performing, engaged practices, coach leaders, and drive improvements in patient experience, operations, and finances. A collaborative, patient-centered approach is essential.