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Major Group: 5 – Clerical and Administrative Workers | Sub-Major Group: 51 – Office Managers and Program Administrators | Minor Group: 512 – Office and Practice Managers | Unit Group: 5122 – Practice Managers
ANZSCO 512211: Health Practice Manager
Description: Organises and controls the functions and resources of a health practice such as administrative systems and practice personnel.
Skill Level: 2
Specialisations: Chiropractic Practice Manager, Dental Practice Manager, Medical Practice Manager, Physiotherapy Practice Manager
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0).
Unit Group 5122 Practice Managers
Description: Practice Managers organise and control the functions and resources of professional practices such as administrative systems and practice personnel.
Indicative Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advance Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
  • 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
  • ensuring office equipment and supplies 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
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022 (CC BY 4.0).