Career pathway
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.
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.
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Certificate IV in Health Administration
HLT47321 · AQF 4 · 24 providers
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Diploma of Leadership in Healthcare Practice
11293NAT · AQF 5 · 1 providers
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Diploma of Practice Management
HLT57715 · AQF 5 · 34 providers
