Practice Manager

• Permanent full-time opportunity for an experienced Practice Manager to lead and support the growth of our expanding Cancer Services Clinic, including Medical Oncology, Clinical Trials, Plastic Surgery, Skin Cancer and Breast Health, at Macquarie University Hospital.
  
• Competitive base salary as per the Enterprise Agreement, plus 12% superannuation and salary sacrifice and salary packaging options with Maxxia (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your take-home pay.
  
• Be part of Australia's only university-owned academic health precinct where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.

Drive innovation in healthcare, transform patient outcomes, and advance your career today.

Macquarie University Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Manager to lead the operational management and growth of our expanding Cancer portfolio.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the development of a new private Medical Oncology service, while also providing operational leadership across our Clinical Trials Clinic, Plastic Surgery, Skin Cancer and Breast Health Clinics.

A key focus of this role will be helping to bring together a group of specialists to establish and grow a contemporary cancer service. Success in this position will require a confident and experienced healthcare leader who can build strong relationships, manage expectations, drive accountability and create a culture of collaboration, professionalism and service excellence.

In this role, you will also oversee a team of receptionists, all in an effort to build a high quality and professional service for patients. You will work closely with the relevant Clinic Directors/leads in providing professional management in our practices. Your leadership will create opportunities for you to network and work collaboratively with a wide range of staff as we support patients on their healthcare journey from community to acute inpatient care within a single organisation.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with previous healthcare or clinical team leadership experience. You will also have fantastic people management skills and a passion for service excellence in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

Join us in providing exceptional care and advancing your career in a supportive, growth-focused team!

About Us

Macquarie University Health is Australia's first fully integrated academic health sciences precinct, uniting Macquarie University Hospital and Macquarie University Health Clinics with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. Our mission is to deliver person-centred, high-quality, academically integrated healthcare that improves patient outcomes, enhances student learning, and drives impactful research.

We unite the best clinicians with world-renowned researchers and clinical educators to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia. Founded to advance the tripartite missions of clinical care, learning and research, we are bold and ambitious in our pursuit of patient-centred excellence — and we are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

About You

• Experience managing or coordinating a healthcare clinic, specialist practice or clinical team
  
• Proven leadership and staff management capability, including the ability to motivate, supervise and develop a team
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with specialists, staff and patients
  
• Demonstrated experience using electronic practice management systems (such as Genie or Best Practice)
  
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced outpatient environment
  
• Sound understanding of Medicare and private health insurance in Australia, with a demonstrated track record in managing clinic financial and operational performance

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications Close: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

For general enquiries, please contact Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant, bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au

**We reserve the right to progress or not proceed with applications prior to the closing date, and to close the advertisement early if required**

**Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights**

Why Join Us?

You'll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

At Macquarie University Health, we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students, and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

As Australia's first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments, and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That's how we Heal. Learn. Discover. ™

We offer a fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment, and novated leasing) to maximise your income.
  
• Postgraduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs.
  
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate.
  
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym, and pool.

More information about our employee benefits can be found here.

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.

This position requires compliance with occupational screening, assessment and vaccination requirements, and a current and valid Working with Children Check clearance for NSW.