Practice Manager | Ashgrove, Brisbane

6-month fixed-term contract (maternity leave cover), with the solid likelihood of extending to a permanent position Full-time, 38 hours/week | Onsite | Ashgrove, QLD The opportunity

We're seeking a Practice Manager to lead the daily operations of our Ashgrove dental practice for a 6-month fixed term, covering maternity leave. For the right person, there is a genuine pathway to a permanent role at the end of the contract.

We're a team of 4 clinicians and support staff who take patient care seriously and take care of each other. You'll have direct support from our Principal Dentist and from PrimePractice, a specialist dental practice management consultancy, throughout your onboarding and the life of the contract.

We're accepting applications from two types of candidates:

- Experienced Practice Managers who can step into the role with minimal ramp-up time, and
- Senior or experienced dental receptionists ready to move into practice management, supported by a structured handover and ongoing mentoring.

Salary Candidate profile Salary range Stepping up from a senior reception role $70,000 – $85,000

Experienced Practice Manager $90,000 – $110,000

Placement within the range depends on your experience. Superannuation is paid in addition.

What you'll be responsible for

- Leading day-to-day practice operations
- Coordinating rostering and supporting HR functions for the team
- Maintaining high standards of patient experience and front-of-house service




- Supporting marketing initiatives and community engagement
- Working closely with the Principal Dentist on practice priorities and continuous improvement

What we offer
- A structured handover period from the outgoing Practice Manager
- Ongoing operational support from PrimePractice
- Direct mentoring from the Principal Dentist throughout your onboarding
- A workplace culture that takes both patient care and staff wellbeing seriously
- A team that works hard and enjoys what they do

What will help you succeed in this role
- Experience with Dental4Windows (D4W), or confidence picking up new practice software
- Experience in a dental or allied health environment
- Strong organisational skills and clear communication with both patients and team members

Please note: this is an onsite role based in Ashgrove. Work-from-home arrangements are not available for this position.

How to apply

Please upload your resume and a short cover letter to this job ad In your cover letter, let us know:
- Whether you're applying as an experienced Practice Manager or as someone moving up from a reception role, and
- What interests you about this opportunity.

We look forward to hearing from you. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Education:
- Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Experience:
- Medical practice management: 1 year (Required)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Dental Practice Manager (Ashgrove)
🏢 Ashgrove Dental
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