Job Description
Optimum Health Solutions - 20 Years of Excellence in Allied Health!
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Lead Clinical Excellence. Shape the Future of Speech Pathology.
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Are you an experienced Speech Pathology leader looking for an opportunity to influence clinical standards on a national scale?
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Optimum Health Solutions is seeking an exceptional National Head of Clinical Development - Speech Pathology to drive clinical excellence, career development, and best-practice service delivery across our growing organisation.
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This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership, clinician development, clinical governance, and innovation while maintaining a small clinical caseload to stay connected to client outcomes.
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With more than 20 years of Allied Health excellence, 14 clinics across NSW and Tasmania, and a team of more than 200 professionals, Optimum Health Solutions continues to invest heavily in clinical capability, leadership development, and evidence-based care.
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About The Role
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As National Head of Clinical Development - Speech Pathology, you will lead the growth and development of our Speech Pathology workforce while influencing clinical standards across the organisation.
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You Will
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Develop and execute a national clinical development strategy for Speech Pathology
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Lead and expand professional development initiatives through the Allied Health Warrior CPD Program
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Design and deliver structured learning pathways, workshops and advanced training programs
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Provide mentorship, supervision and leadership to Speech Pathologists across multiple locations
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Drive clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
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Support strong clinical outcomes within an NDIS and billable service environment
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Partner with operational leaders to optimise service quality, utilisation and clinician performance
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Contribute to innovation,



research-informed practice and service development
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Maintain a reduced clinical caseload of approximately 12 hours per week
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About You
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You are a passionate Speech Pathology leader who enjoys developing clinicians, influencing clinical standards and driving meaningful change.
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You Will Bring
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8+ years' experience as a Speech Pathologist
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Demonstrated leadership experience within Allied Health, Disability, Community Health or NDIS services
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Strong understanding of clinical utilisation, KPIs and billable service delivery models
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Advanced clinical expertise across communication, swallowing and complex presentations
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Experience designing and delivering professional development programs
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Strong mentoring, supervision and coaching capability
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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Experience driving clinical governance, quality and continuous improvement initiatives
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Ability to influence and lead change across a geographically dispersed workforce
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Why Join Optimum Health Solutions?
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National Leadership Impact
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Shape clinical practice standards and influence the development of Speech Pathologists across the organisation.
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Allied Health Warrior Professional Development Platform
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Lead the growth of a nationally recognised Allied Health education and mentoring program.
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Career Growth & Executive Influence
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Work closely with senior leadership to influence strategic clinical direction and workforce capability.
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Industry-Leading Professional Development
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Access ongoing learning, innovation projects and leadership development opportunities.
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Collaborative Allied Health Environment
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Partner with leaders and clinicians across seven Allied Health disciplines.
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Meaningful Work
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Create lasting impact by improving clinician capability and enhancing client outcomes nationwide.
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📌 National Head Of Clinical Development For Speech Pathology (New South Wales)
🏢 Optimum Health Solutions
📍 New South Wales