Make a real difference to the way children and families experience dental care.

Bendigo Children's Dentistry is looking for an experienced, motivated and people-focused Practice Manager to join our team.

We are a private paediatric dental practice committed to providing high-quality dental care in a welcoming, supportive and child-focused environment.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the day-to-day running of the practice, lead our team and work closely with the Principal Paediatric Dentist to help our practice continue to grow and thrive.

About the Role

This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for the people, operations, systems, patient experience and business performance of the practice.

Your days will be varied and will include:

- Leading, supporting and developing our practice team
- Coordinating staffing, rosters and leave
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and performance management
- Maintaining a positive and accountable workplace culture
- Monitoring practice finances, debtors and expenses
- Supporting efficient appointment book management
- Managing suppliers, contractors and practice resources
- Ensuring practice policies and procedures are implemented
- Supporting workplace health and safety and compliance
- Responding to patient and family concerns
- Improving the patient journey and customer experience
- Supporting marketing and practice development
- Identifying opportunities to improve systems and efficiency
- Working closely with the Principal Paediatric Dentist on the strategic direction of the practice

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

- An experienced practice manager, healthcare manager or business manager
- A confident and supportive people leader




- Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
- Professional, approachable and emotionally intelligent
- Comfortable having difficult conversations when required
- Commercially aware and confident with financial management
- Proactive and solutions-focused
- Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture
- Passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience
- Comfortable working in a busy healthcare environment
- Committed to maintaining a positive workplace culture

Previous experience in dental practice management and/or dental assisting is highly desirable , although we will consider candidates with strong management experience in other healthcare or skilled environments.

Experience with dental practice software, private health insurance, dental billing, recalls and the day-to-day operation of a dental practice will be highly regarded.

Experience working with children or in a paediatric healthcare environment is also desirable.

This is an opportunity to take on a genuinely important leadership role within a growing specialist paediatric dental practice.

You will have the opportunity to:

- Make a meaningful difference to the experience of children and families
- Lead and develop a dedicated team
- Have genuine input into how the practice operates
- Implement current ideas and improve systems
- Contribute to the continued growth and development of the practice
- Build a positive and supportive workplace culture

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Full-time or part-time employment by negotiation
- Hybrid employment structure - opportunity to choose your hours and work from home
- Supportive leadership
- A friendly and collaborative team environment
- A varied and rewarding role

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📌 Dental Practice Manager (Bendigo)
🏢 Bendigo Children's Dentistry
📍 Bendigo