Join Wills Street Eyecare, an established and successful independent optometry practice providing comprehensive eye care and quality eye wear products to patients in the Bendigo region.

This is a unique opportunity to be a Practice Manager in a practice that has both a health and a retail focus. In this role you will utilise your leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills to ensure our team continue to provide a top-class service that delights our practice clients.

We are a team of 4 optometrists and 5 optical assistants, who provide both reception services and eyewear selection, ordering and fitting to patients.

As the Practice Manager you will:

• Oversee daily operations of the Practice by leading, coaching and supporting the optical assistants to foster a positive and productive environment that provides exceptional customer service
• Support the practice principals with all aspects of practice operation
• Assist the optical assistants in their roles as needed
• Support the practice optometrists to enable patient centred care
• Manage relationships with external organisations and suppliers
• Manage controllable expenses and track accounts payable/receivable
• Ensure compliance with employment and building regulations

Compensation and Benefits:

$80,000 + Super

Allowance for professional growth and development

For this role you will have:

• A desire to work in a small business environment that is professional and caring
• A cheerful and consistent level of dedication that matches our values and goals
• Management and leadership experience with a proven record of leading a team
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and self-directed learning, with the ability to independently identify opportunities for practice improvement and stay updated on optical industry advancements.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Exceptional organisational skills with multi-tasking and problem solving ability
• A willingness to learn the essentials of optical dispensing (if no prior experience)

In return, you will enjoy a rewarding career with a local small business where we are passionate about providing the highest level of personal care to every patient.