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Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation's unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members - paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products with revenue of about $500 million across 17 different services, and a team of 8500 including 3500 paid team members and 5000 volunteer team members.St John Dental clinics have been part of St John Health for nearly 10 years. We provide a full dental services to our extensive database including general, major and cosmetic dental care. We take pride in our 'ethical', and 'caring' reputation and our team are proud to wear the St John logo. We work alongside GP's and Urgent care doctors in the same health centres which enables more exposure to patients.Your role:Reporting into the Head of Dentistry, the Dental Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational performance of all dental sites. This includes, but is not limited to day-to-day operations, human resource matters, centre profitability, asset management, centre resourcing and general administration.This role involves regular travel to our 6 clinics, so flexibility is required.What you will be doing:Provide day to day supervision and leadership to Dental team members to ensure organisational functions are achievedManage and oversee dental operations, ensuring optimum service quality is achieved while meeting cost and productivity targetsPlan and manage daily workforce requirements and productivity with the Dental (Practice) ManagersOversee and participate in the induction of new staffEnsure dental administration and support staff are operating and complying with appropriate policies and proceduresTo join us you will have:Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership position ideally within dentistry or an equivalent health industry (Essential)Background in corporate, health, community or commercial based sectorsGood knowledge of systems, tools and processes within the ambit of this positionAbility to build rapport quickly with all key stakeholders and personnelDemonstrated experience in building resilient people and teams through performance management and in an effective coaching styleExceptionally well-organised and demonstrated ability to problem solveHighly developed technical skills within all Microsoft Office Suite programsExcellent communication, negotiation, and positive influencing skillsCurrent C class drivers' licenceWhat's in it for you?You will be joining one of the most modern and progressive dental clinics in PerthCompetitive base salary, vehicle allowance and generous salary packaging optionsAn array of employee benefits including free ambulance cover, discounted health insurance, health and wellbeing allowance, plus many moreComprehensive training and induction processThe latest state of the art equipment and technologySupportive and collaborative teamWhat you need to do now:We would love to hear from you so please click APPLY NOW or contact Soraya Kauhiva, Lead Recruitment Consultant on 9334 1201 for a confidential enquiry.St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.St John Dental operates in primary health clinics across the metro area located in Armadale, Cannington, Cockburn, Midland, Joondalup & Osborne Park. These facilities are state of the art and offer a range of combined health solutions including GP, Urgent Care and Dental, along with allied services and x-ray/imaging facilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr