Practice Manager

Overview

Practice Manager (Flinders University Psychology Clinic) — Flinders University is seeking a dynamic and strategic Practice Manager to lead the Flinders University Psychology Clinic (FUPC) into an exciting new era. You will drive the clinic's day-to-day operations while playing a pivotal role in its transformation and expansion into the state-of-the-art Flinders HealthCARE Centre. This high-impact role combines operational leadership, innovation, and strategic planning to deliver world-class clinical services and work-integrated learning opportunities for students.

Base pay range

A$113,677.00/yr - A$125,848.00/yr

• Full-time | 12-month contract
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Key responsibilities

• Leading strategic growth, service expansion, and work-integrated learning initiatives.
• Overseeing the implementation of digital systems to enhance client management and student onboarding.
• Driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to ensure sustainable operations.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to foster innovation and operational excellence.

About You

You are an experienced leader with a proven track record in clinical, health, or academic operations. A skilled collaborator and strategic thinker, you bring strong project management, communication, and financial management expertise.

Key capabilities include:

• Strong understanding of clinical governance, client service systems, and business transformation initiatives.
• Expertise in business planning, financial management, and growth modelling.
• Experience in funding acquisition and service development, including grant applications and budgeting.

About the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

Through our world-class teaching and research, we equip students with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance human development. The College is dedicated to cultivating bright minds and inspiring innovative, passionate, and highly skilled graduates for future ready careers, and delivering connections for life.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the website via the job portal: JR Practice Manager
• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Marja Elizabeth.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Management
• Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Medical Practices

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