Build a High-Performing Practice. Lead Change. Deliver Results.
Clarinda Clinic has built a strong reputation for exceptional patient care and is entering an exciting new phase of growth.
We are looking for an experienced Practice Manager who wants more than simply running a practice. We're looking for someone who wants to build a business.
This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team, optimise operations, improve systems, drive accountability and influence the future direction of a growing dental practice.
This is
not
an administration role.
This is
not
a coordinator role.
This is a genuine leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving performance, making decisions and creating lasting results.
If you're energised by challenges, motivated by achieving measurable outcomes and take pride in building high-performing teams, we'd love to meet you.
The Opportunity
Working alongside the practice owners, you will become the operational leader of the business.
You'll have genuine authority to make decisions, improve systems, lead people and influence business performance. Your ideas won't sit in a suggestion box—they'll be implemented.
You'll inherit a business with strong foundations and significant potential. Your role is to identify opportunities, remove inefficiencies, strengthen accountability and help build one of the leading dental practices in the region.
This role is about creating a business that continually improves—not simply maintaining the status quo.
Your Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team
Build a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement
Drive measurable business performance across all operational areas
Analyse, redesign and optimise systems, workflows and operational processes
Identify inefficiencies,



remove bottlenecks and improve productivity
Establish and monitor KPIs, reporting and performance reviews
Ensure compliance, quality standards and operational excellence
Lead recruitment, onboarding and ongoing staff development
Partner with ownership on strategic planning and business growth initiatives
Deliver an exceptional patient experience while improving business outcomes
Success in This Role Looks Like
A highly engaged and accountable team
Strong operational efficiency and streamlined systems
Continuous improvement across the practice
Achievement of key business and performance KPIs
Improved profitability and sustainable growth
A positive, high-performance workplace culture
Who You Are
You naturally take ownership.
You enjoy solving complex operational challenges and creating practical solutions that deliver results.
You make decisions based on facts, logic and sound judgement.
You hold yourself—and others—to high standards and aren't afraid to have honest conversations that improve performance.
You don't wait for problems to fix themselves.
You identify them, address them and create systems that prevent them from happening again.
You measure success by outcomes, not activity.
You thrive in environments where you're trusted to lead, influence change and continuously improve the business.
You Bring
Proven leadership or management experience
Strong commercial and operational thinking




Exceptional organisational and planning skills
Confidence leading people and managing accountability
Experience improving systems, workflows and operational performance
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
High personal standards with excellent attention to detail
A continuous improvement mindset with the confidence to challenge existing processes constructively
The ability to balance people leadership with business performance
Highly Regarded
Experience within the dental or healthcare industry
KPI development and performance management
HR, recruitment and workforce planning experience
Experience leading organisational change
Business improvement and operational excellence experience
Financial and operational reporting experience
What We Offer
$100,000 Base Salary + Performance Incentives
Genuine leadership autonomy with authority to make decisions
Direct access to the practice owners
A modern, well-equipped practice with strong operational foundations
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
A supportive ownership team that values initiative and innovation
The chance to build something exceptional and leave a lasting impact
This Role Is For You If...
You want more than simply managing a roster or keeping the practice running.
You want to lead a business.
You enjoy building high-performing teams, improving systems, solving operational challenges and delivering measurable business results.
You believe accountability creates great cultures.
You take pride in raising standards.
You enjoy creating order, improving efficiency and helping people perform at their best.
Applications close on Monday 20th July **** at 6pm.
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📌 Practice Manager / Business Leader (Hobart)
🏢 Clarinda Clinic
📍 Hobart