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Lead the performance, culture, and patient experience of a premium orthodontic practice, balancing exceptional patient care with strong commercial outcomes.

Smiles for Life located in Caulfield, is a purpose-built practice designed around comfort, efficiency and an exceptional patient experience. You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team that genuinely enjoys what they do - where every patient interaction is warm, professional, and seamless.

Backed by Smile Partners, a network of over 40 orthodontic practices across Australia and New Zealand, this opportunity welcomes you to step into a leadership role with real impact and future growth potential.

We’re looking for a commercially minded leader to drive performance, lead a high-performing team, and help shape the next phase of the practice’s success.

What you’ll be responsible for:

- Build, lead, and sustain a high-performing team culture that drives accountability, engagement, and patient outcomes
- With support from your Regional Manager, own practice performance, including revenue growth, cost control, and operational efficiency
- In partnership with your Orthodontist, lead the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring efficiency and an exceptional patient experience
- Partner with Smile Partners leadership to implement strategic initiatives and optimise performance
- Take local ownership of the patient journey, ensuring strong lead management, conversion, and overall satisfaction
- Manage people and performance, including rostering, development, and engagement
- Ensure compliance and clinical standards are consistently met

What success looks like:





- A high-performing, engaged team with strong retention and accountability
- Consistently solid patient experience and conversion outcomes
- A well-run practice meeting or exceeding targets
- Strong alignment between clinical and operational leadership
- Continuous improvement in systems, efficiency, and performance

What you’ll bring:

- Proven ability to operate with autonomy while aligning to broader organisational strategy
- Ability to identify performance opportunities and proactively problem solve using the Smile Partners suite of resources and support
- Solid commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, targets, and performance metrics
- A confident people leader who can coach, influence, and drive accountability
- Ability to balance people, operations, and financial outcomes
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and driving change

What we offer

No orthodontic experience required. We provide training and ongoing support from an experienced team

- A supportive, high-performing team environment within a growing network
- Opportunity to develop within a multi-site leadership structure
- Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
- Access to employee benefits, including retail discounts and novated car leasing
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing

Why join Smile Partners?

You’ll be part of a connected network that values collaboration, growth, and exceptional patient care. We invest in our people, celebrate wins, and create an environment where you can build a meaningful and rewarding career.

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