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Practice Managers

ANZSCO 5122

Employed

30,600

Part-time share

32%

Female share

86%

Median weekly earnings

$1,655

Median age

44 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Practice Managers is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Health Administration, Diploma of Leadership in Healthcare Practice, and Diploma of Practice Management.

Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.

Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Practice Managers. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.

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About this career

Practice Managers organise and control the functions and resources of professional practices such as administrative systems and practice personnel.

What they typically do

  • Contributing to the planning and review of office services, and setting priorities and office service standards
  • Allocating human resources, space and equipment
  • Assigning work to and monitoring work performance of staff
  • Managing records and accounts of the practice
  • Liaising with professionals to coordinate practice business and to facilitate resolution of problems
  • Managing physical facilities and ensuring buildings and equipment are maintained
  • Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
  • Ensuring work complies with relevant government legislation, policies and procedures
  • Coordinating personnel activities such as hiring, promotions, performance management, payroll, training and supervision

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30.7%
QLD
24.2%
VIC
23.8%
WA
8.4%
SA
7.9%
TAS
2.3%
ACT
1.8%
NT
1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Practice Managers.