Optimum Health Solutions - 20 Years of Excellence in Allied Health! Lead, Mentor & Develop Speech Pathologists | NDIS & Multidisciplinary Environment Are you an experienced Speech Pathologist ready to step into a leadership role where you can influence clinical excellence, develop clinicians and make a lasting impact?

Optimum Health

Solutions is seeking a Speech Pathology Area Manager to join our leadership team and support the growth, development and success of our Speech Pathology team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with leadership, mentoring and team development while continuing to remain connected to client outcomes through an active clinical caseload. With more than 20 years of Allied Health excellence, 14 clinics across NSW and Tasmania, and a team of over 200 professionals, Optimum Health Solutions provides a supportive environment where clinicians can grow, specialise and thrive.

About The Role As Speech Pathology Discipline Area Manager, you will work collaboratively with operational and clinical leaders to ensure our Speech Pathologists are supported, developed and empowered to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Your Leadership Focus Will Include Clinical

Excellence & Performance Drive accountability to clinical standards, KPIs and performance expectations

Support clinicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based Speech Pathology services

Maintain strong clinical governance and quality outcomes Team Development & Mentoring Develop individual clinician career development plans

Support professional growth and clinical capability

Provide coaching, mentoring and leadership support Staff Engagement & Retention Champion a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture

Develop strategies that improve clinician engagement and retention

Build a connected and high-performing Speech Pathology team Clinical Practice Maintain a clinical caseload of approximately 21 billable hours per week

Continue providing client-centred Speech Pathology services





Lead by example and support clinicians with complex presentations About You You are a passionate Speech Pathologist who enjoys developing others, driving high standards and creating meaningful change.

You Will Bring

Minimum 4 years of Speech Pathology clinical experience

Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed performance expectations

Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills

Proven ability to maintain clinical standards and positive client outcomes

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong organisation and prioritisation abilities A collaborative and solutions-focused leadership approach Essential Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology

Current Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) membership

Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle

Current CPR and First Aid Certificate

Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

NDIS Worker Screening Check

National Police Check

Medicare Provider Number (or ability to obtain)

Ability to travel across multiple sites when required Why Join Optimum Health Solutions? Make a Clinical Impact Help shape the future of Speech Pathology services while supporting clinicians to deliver exceptional care.

Leadership Growth

Develop your leadership capability with structured pathways into senior management opportunities.

Career development

Access ongoing mentoring, leadership training and industry-leading development programs.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Work alongside experienced professionals across Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Behaviour Support, Dietetics and Podiatry.

Innovative Facilities

Deliver therapy in modern clinics equipped with specialised resources designed to support great client outcomes.

Meaningful Work

Make a difference every day by supporting both clients and clinicians to reach their full potential. If you’re ready to combine Speech Pathology leadership, mentoring and clinical excellence in a role where you can create real impact, we’d love to hear from you. To enquire about the opportunity, contact Emily at [email protected] or call 0420 765 530.

📌 Speech Pathology Area Manager | Blacktown (Sydney)
🏢 Optimum Health Solutions
📍 Sydney