Permanent full time | Surry Hills | Up to $50 per hour
Ready to lead a high-performing dental team in a modern, well-established health centre?
We’re looking for an experienced Dental Practice Manager to take ownership of our busy Surry Hills Health Centre. This is a hands-on leadership role within a trusted not-for-profit organisation, offering strong team support, genuine work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
With no late nights or Sundays, this role suits a confident, capable leader who enjoys being present on the floor, developing people, and driving operational excellence.
About The Role
As Dental Practice Manager, you will lead a team of dental assistants and reception staff in a fully accredited, multi-chair environment. You’ll work closely with clinicians and senior leadership to ensure the centre runs efficiently, delivers excellent patient care, and maintains strong compliance and performance standards.
This is a visible, hands-on role where leadership, organisation and professionalism are key.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Leading, coaching and developing dental assistants and reception staff
- Managing rosters, onboarding, training and performance reviews
- Driving a positive, professional and accountable team culture
- Overseeing daily operations, chair utilisation and patient flow
- Ensuring compliance with infection control, WHS and accreditation standards
- Managing stock, ordering and equipment maintenance
- Handling patient feedback, including complaints and escalations
- Supporting billing, fee schedules and reporting accuracy
- Providing chairside or front desk support where needed
What We’re Looking For
- Experience as a Dental Practice Manager or senior dental leader
- Strong understanding of infection control and accreditation requirements
- A confident, emotionally intelligent leadership style
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- A hands-on approach with a focus on team and patient experience
- Experience with OASIS & Examine Pro
Why join us
- Competitive rate up to $50 per hour (depending on experience)
- No late evenings, Sundays or public holidays
- Generous leave benefits above standard
- Discounts on Teachers Health products and services
- Modern, fully accredited health centre
- Convenient Surry Hills location, 5-minute walk from Central Station
- Mobile phone and uniform allowances
- Ongoing training and leadership development
- Supportive, values-driven environment
About Teachers Health Fund (THF)
Teachers Health is a not-for-profit health fund created for the education community. For over 70 years, we’ve supported teachers, education staff and their families with high-quality, accessible care. THF now also supports nurses, midwives and university academic staff.
Our dental centres reflect this purpose, delivering professional, patient-focused care in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Apply now
If you’re looking for a long-term leadership role where you can make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Click APPLY NOW to submit your resume (cover letter optional).
Teachers Health values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage by contacting jobs@teachershealth.com.au.
All candidates must be willing to undergo a national police check.
