Dental Practice Manager

SNSW – Dental Practice Manager – Kapooka and Wagga Health Centre - Full Time

Days (Kapooka) - Monday, Thursday and Friday

Days ( Wagga) - Tesday and Wednesday 

Are you a passionate Dental Practice Manager looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique on-base dental setting? We’re looking for Dental Practice Managers who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and support the delivery of high quality dental care to Defence members. 

What’s on offer 

• Competitive salary – attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates 

• Quality patient centred care – longer appointments, no Medicare billing and dedicated admin time 

• Work-life balance - with predictable hours 

• Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform 

• Progress your learning – paid CPD leave and supported pathways into Defence specific medicine  

• Practical perks – free on-site parking and uniforms provided 

• Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts 

About Kapooka and Wagga Health Centre 

Kapooka Health Centre & Clinic are approximately 10 minutes outside of Wagga Wagga within the Kapooka Military area located at Blamey Barracks.  All soldiers in the Army complete Basic Training here, known as the “Home of the Soldier”.  These health facilities support the Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC).  It has a 50-bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7.  Services provided include primary medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy.  Health Centre staff may be required to work across Wagga & Kapooka.  Standard hours of operation are generally 0700-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).  

The Wagga Health Centre is located at RAAF Base Wagga at Forest Hill, SE of Wagga Wagga and has been an integral part of the community since 1940.  Known as the “Home of the Airman”, it houses the RAAF schools of Technical Training, Administration & Logistics and Postgraduate Studies.  Services provided include primary medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy.  Health Centre staff may be required to work across Wagga & Kapooka. Standard hours of operation are generally 0700-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).  

What you’ll do 

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the dental facility  

• Coordinating staffing, rostering and workforce planning  

• Monitoring service delivery against clinical standards and KPIs  

• Supervising administration functions including patient records and bookings  

• Implementing infection control, WHS and clinical governance frameworks  

• Mentoring and supporting dental staff development and performance 

What you bring 

• Diploma in Practice Management or nationally recognised equivalent qualification; Or 

• A minimum of 2 years Full-Time experience as Dental Practice Manager (or part-time equivalent) within the last 5 years; and 

• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification. 

Who we are 

Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services. 

Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations. 

Interested? Contact Yash Angeth,  yash.angeth@serco.ap.com for a confidential chat. 

 
Apply now.