Practice Manager

Overview

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

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.

You can work as a Practice Manager without formal qualifications, however, they may be useful. Some workers have Vocational Education and Training (VET) or university qualifications in areas such as business and management, nursing, dental and accounting.
Take a Diploma of Practice Management