About us
For over 30 years, Manuka Medical Centre has been a fixture of the Manuka village — a family-owned, fully private billing general practice built on the simple idea that good healthcare starts with a good first impression.
We're not a corporate clinic and we're not trying to be one.
We're a close-knit team of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and administrative staff who know our patients by name, and we're proud of it.
We're now looking for someone to join us at an exciting time, as we invest in refining how the practice runs.
If you want to be part of building something genuinely well-run, not just staffing a desk, this is worth a conversation.
About the role
We're looking for someone who treats the front desk as the heart of the practice — the person who notices when an elderly patient needs a little more time, who can read a busy waiting room and adjust on the fly, and who takes real pride in getting the small things right, every time.
We're investing in someone who wants to grow their skills and stay with the practice for the long term.
A typical day will include:
Welcoming patients warmly and managing a busy, private-billing appointment book across multiple practitioners
Handling phone enquiries and bookings with patience and good judgement
Processing private billing, Medicare rebates and third-party invoicing accurately
Supporting our clinical team with up-to-date, well-maintained records and correspondence
Liaising with specialists, pathology, imaging and allied health providers on behalf of patients
Spotting small inefficiencies and speaking up — we want people who help us get better, not just get through the day
Maintaining strict patient confidentiality and professionalism at all times
The person we're hoping to find
We can teach systems.
We can't teach warmth,



judgement or genuine care for people — that's what we're looking for.
You'll likely recognise yourself in this if:
You've worked in medical reception or a similarly fast-paced, people-first environment, and you know it's about far more than admin
You stay composed and clear-headed when the phones are ringing, the waiting room is full and a patient is upset — and you know how to de-escalate with kindness
You have a genuine understanding of (or strong appetite to learn) Medicare, DVA, WorkCover, HICAPS and private billing
You're comfortable with practice management software (Best Practice experience is a strong plus)
You take pride in precision — correct billing, accurate notes, nothing falling through the cracks
Why join us
A genuine family-owned, private billing practice with a loyal, long-standing patient base
A picturesque, walkable location in the heart of Manuka's village and café strip
Competitive hourly rate, reflective of experience, with regular reviews as you grow with us
Ongoing training and investment in your development
A close team that supports one another, and our patients
Modern systems and a practice that values doing things effectively and efficiently
The details
Position: Medical Receptionist
Location: Manuka, ACT (Canberra)
Hours: Casual days across Mon–Fri 8am–6pm roster
Employment type: Casual / part-time
Rate: Competitive, based on experience
Start date: To be discussed with the successful applicant
How to apply
Tell us why you'd be a great fit — your experience is valuable, but we'd love to hear what "valuable reception" means to you.
Send your resume and a short cover note outlining your medical reception, customer service or administration background.
We review applications on a rolling basis, so don't wait to apply!
Learn more about us at

📌 Medical Receptionist - Family-Owned Gp Clinic (Canberra)
🏢 Manuka Medical Centre
📍 Canberra