Practice Manager

Deakin Dental Care

Canberra, Australia (On-site)

Date posted: August 26, 2026

Closes: Sep 25, 2026


We are looking for an experienced Practice Manager to support our professional dental team on a part-time basis.

Deakin Dental Care is a general dental practice located in Deakin with free parking close by and bus stops within walking distance.

About you:

  • Experienced Practice Manager
  • Ability to manage staff and rostering dependent on operational needs, including staff absences and leave
  • Maintain and manage all records to ensure we remain compliant with ACT health regulations and accrediting bodies
  • Supportive and friendly towards staff - you need to be their contact and person they feel comfortable going to whilst at work
  • Works well with others - you need to be able to build relationships with all staff and clinicians on a professional level
  • Able and willing to help in other areas of the practice, such as covering reception, assisting with steri etc
  • Prepare and run daily morning huddles for the team to ensure the day runs smoothly and all staff are aware of their roles/responsibilities for the day
  • Prepare and chair staff meetings
  • Ensure the books are managed correctly and there is a productive work in the books for all providers
  • Assist with the management of IVs and hospital cases
  • Be a quick learner and able to adapt quickly
  • Be empathetic and genuinely care about patients
  • Ability to build a rapport with patients
  • Exceptional customer service skills and ability to manage any grievances/complaints in tactful, professional manner
  • Be the face of the business and be proud to represent the practice at all times

About the role:

  • Part time - 2-3 days per week
  • Dynamic 4 chair practice that offers IV sedation and has a large nervous patient base that needs a friendly, supportive face to be their point of contact
  • Our practice is growing and we need someone to help drive this forward whilst maintaining the friendly, family practice feel we want all of our patients and staff to experience
  • Ideally, someone who can be onsite 2-3 full days per week

If this sounds like you, please send your resume and some days/times available for an interview to [email protected]

Pay: $54,597.44 – $130,968.42 per year

Work Location: In person

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