Assistant Practice Manager – Sale Medical Centre
Location: Sale, with regular travel to Maffra Medical Centre and Loch Sport Medical Centre
Employment Type: 4 days a week Part Time
Reports to: Practice Manager
Works closely with: Reception Manager
About the Role
Sale Medical Centre is seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Practice Manager to help support the operations of our dynamic and community-focused medical practices. This is a hands-on, fast-paced leadership role ideal for a professional with excellent organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
The successful applicant will report to the Practice Manager and work collaboratively with the Reception Manager to ensure the smooth running of three medical centres: Sale, Maffra, and Loch Sport. The role will involve regular travel between these locations.
Key Responsibilities
· Assist in the daily operational management of all three clinics
· Lead, support, and mentor the reception and administration team
· Oversee rostering, onboarding, and training of staff
· Ensure efficient workflows for appointments, billing, Medicare claims, MyMedicare registration and compliance
· Manage payroll and Xero accounts with high accuracy
· Support implementation of practice policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
· Provide exceptional service to patients and practitioners
· Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experience and practice performance
Essential Skills and Experience
· Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior administrative or assistant management role, ideally within a medical setting
· Solid working knowledge of Xero, payroll processing, and Medicare/MyMedicare workflows
· Proficiency with Best Practice software is highly desirable
· Proven ability to lead a team and manage competing priorities
· High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and initiative
· Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
· Ability to work across multiple locations (Sale, Maffra, Loch Sport)
What We Offer
· Competitive salary and conditions
· Opportunities for professional development and career progression
· Supportive and collaborative team culture across all locations
· Exposure to a variety of administrative and leadership responsibilities
· A meaningful role contributing to the delivery of quality healthcare services in the local community
How to Apply
If you are a confident, capable leader with a passion for healthcare administration and a commitment to patient-centred service, we'd love to hear from you.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Join the Sale Medical Centre team. Help contribute to our mission of delivering excellent healthcare services to the community. We look forward to reviewing your application