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📍 Newcastle / Maitland or Sydney 💻 Work from home set up with regular days at our East Maitland Head office 💼 Permanent, Full-time Our Opportunity At Pacific Smiles Group, we’re passionate about supporting healthcare professionals to grow, thrive and deliver exceptional patient care. We’re looking for a Practitioner Development Manager to lead the design and delivery of development programs for our Dental Practitioners across a large, distributed national network. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who loves building practical learning programs, navigating complex healthcare environments, and turning strategy into real outcomes. You’ll own our end-to-end practitioner development ecosystem – from CPD and mentoring to graduate programs, conferences and engagement initiatives – while leading a small team and partnering closely with clinical and executive leaders. What You’ll Be Doing Lead practitioner development programs end-to-end, including: CPD strategy and compliance (AHPRA-aligned) Annual Practitioner Conference (concept to delivery) Graduate Dentist Program and early-career pathways Mentoring programs, study groups and referral initiatives Practitioner engagement surveys and insights Design, build and improve programs by: Planning and delivering learning initiatives from concept through execution Creating scalable, cost-effective solutions using existing resources Applying strong project and change management discipline Ensuring consistent, high-quality practitioner experiences across all locations Partner across the business, working closely with: Clinical leaders and practitioners Operations, Marketing, Finance, IT and Talent teams External providers, speakers, universities and CPD partners Own governance, budget and insights, including: Program governance, reporting and executive dashboards Budget ownership, vendor management and cost optimisation Data-driven evaluation of impact, participation and ROI Lead and develop your team, with one direct report supporting program coordination and delivery. About You You’re a seasoned Learning & Development or Practitioner Development leader who understands how to deliver development programs in complex, healthcare or professional services environments. You’ll likely bring: 5–8+ years’ experience in L&D, practitioner development, talent or clinical education Proven experience delivering learning programs in a distributed healthcare network Strong project and change management capability Confidence influencing senior stakeholders without formal authority A “builder” mindset – resourceful, pragmatic and commercially aware Experience managing budgets, vendors and external partners Backgrounds from GP, allied health, veterinary, pharmacy or other healthcare networks will be highly regarded. Why Join Pacific Smiles Group? Lead high-impact programs for healthcare professionals nationally Shape the future of practitioner development in a growing organisation Senior role with genuine autonomy and executive visibility Competitive salary package + performance bonus Flexible location options across wider Newcastle region to Sydney (commutable distance a few days per week to our East Maitland Head office) Purpose-driven organisation focused on care, quality and people Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re passionate about developing healthcare professionals and love turning ideas into well-executed programs at scale, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation Stephanie Jones 0447075490 Please Note: To work in Dental in QLD, you are required to hold a Blue Card for paid employment (at no cost to you). You can discuss this further with us during an interview if you have any concerns. Not the right fit for you? Set up email alerts as new job postings become available or put through an expression of interest and we will contact you when a position that fits what you're looking for opens up! At Pacific Smiles Group, we know that behind every great dentist is a dedicated team of professionals. Our network of over 120 dental centres across Australia provides modern facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and a supportive workplace where you can grow and thrive. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy: A positive and professional work environment with strong teamwork and collaboration. Ongoing training and career development opportunities to help you advance. The chance to work alongside experienced dental practitioners and support staff. Job stability with a well-established and growing organisation. We operate Pacific Smiles Dental and Nib Dental Care centres along the East Coast, and we exclusively manage HBF Dental Centres in Western Australia. That means more opportunities for Dental Assistants, leadership positions and support staff to build a fulfilling career. If you’re passionate about patient care and want to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication, Pacific Smiles Group is the place for you!