APPLICATION FORM

Applications for the 2020 Practice Manager of the Year Awards are now open. If you have been nominated by a colleague to apply or you wish to apply yourself for the 2020 Practice Manager of the Year Award, please complete the Application Form below.

ALL Applicants must complete this form. 

In order to complete and submit the application form you will need the following as the application must be completed at the one time. You are unable to save as you go.

  • AAPM Membership number
  • Practice profile (up to 50 words)
  • A short Bio (100 words)
  • Responses to the selection criteria: there is a separate response field for each criterion (approx 150-250 words for each)
  • Two (2) referee statements supporting your application. These can be from a Principal in the practiceor an independent observer
  • One (1) Profile photo (headshot, dimensions - 1200px x 1800px, up to 2MB)

No additional material (e.g. other images, videos, other documents) may be included with the application. This is to ensure a fair and equitable process for all applicants. If selection panels require additional information to assist them in making a decision, all applicants will be contacted with this request.

Please Note: You will NOT be able to save a partially completed form, so you will need to have all the information ready before applying.  It is also advisable to make sure you have all your information saved as a word document to avoid losing any content and can re-enter it, should you experience technical difficulties when submitting your application.

Applications for the 2020 Practice Manager of the Year Award close on Friday 20 March 2020.

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ELIBILITY

All applicants must be a current financial member of AAPM and managing a practice, ehich meets the eligibility criteria and demonstrates exceptional skills in their role.

Eligibility requirements:

  • Currently employed as Practice Manager 
  • Currently holds or is studying a qualification in Practice Management or Business Management
  • Must be a financial member of AAPM
  • Must uphold the ethos and Code of Conduct of Australian Association of Practice Management Ltd
  • AAPM Members of State Committees are eligible to apply with the aforementioned eligibility
  • Directors of AAPM, Members on the Pracetice Manager of the Year selection panels, Associate Members and Corporate Members of AAPM are NOT eligible to apply
  • AAPM members who have been part of a Practice Manager of the Year selection panel in the past two years are NOT eligible to apply

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

The following outlines the key selection criteria for all applicants:

  • Outstanding leadership and team building skills
  • Commitment to ongoing education in practice management and in raising the profile of practice management
  • Business Planning
  • Financial Management
  • Implementation of systems to support quality care in a clinical setting
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • Excellence in verbal and written communication skills