National Head of Clinical Development – Speech Pathology

Optimum Health Solutions; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum Health Solutions is seeking a National Head of Clinical Development - Speech Pathology to lead the growth of our Speech Pathology workforce and influence clinical standards across the organisation.

You will develop a national clinical development strategy, lead the Allied Health Warrior CPD Program, and design structured learning pathways while mentoring clinicians across multiple locations, maintaining a ~12 hour/week clinical caseload.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience as a Speech Pathologist.
• Leadership experience within Allied Health, Disability, Community Health or NDIS services.
• Experience designing professional development programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience driving governance, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop a national clinical development strategy for Speech Pathology.
• Lead professional development initiatives through the Allied Health Warrior CPD Program.
• Design and deliver learning pathways, workshops and advanced training programs.
• Provide mentorship, supervision and leadership to Speech Pathologists across locations.
• Drive clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Support strong clinical outcomes within an NDIS and billable service environment.
• Partner with operational leaders to optimise service quality and clinician performance.
• Contribute to innovation, research-informed practice and service development.
• Maintain a reduced clinical caseload of approximately 12 hours per week.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Coaching

Clinical governance

Professional development

Learning design

Job description

Optimum Health Solutions – 20 Years of Excellence in Allied Health!

Lead Clinical Excellence. Shape the Future of Speech Pathology.

Are you an experienced Speech Pathology leader looking for an opportunity to influence clinical standards on a national scale?

Optimum Health Solutionsis seeking an exceptional National Head of Clinical Development - Speech Pathology to drive clinical excellence, professional development, and best-practice service delivery across our growing organisation.

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.

With more than 20 years of Allied Health excellence,14 clinicsacrossNSWandTasmania, and a team ofmore than 200 professionals, Optimum Health Solutions continues to invest heavily in clinical capability, leadership development, and evidence-based care.

About the Role

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.

• Develop and execute a national clinical development strategy for Speech Pathology
• Lead and expand professional development initiatives through the Allied Health Warrior CPD Program
• Design and deliver structured learning pathways, workshops and advanced training programs
• Provide mentorship, supervision and leadership to Speech Pathologists across multiple locations
• Drive clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Support strong clinical outcomes within an NDIS and billable service environment
• Partner with operational leaders to optimise service quality, utilisation and clinician performance
• Contribute to innovation, research-informed practice and service development
• Maintain a reduced clinical caseload of approximately 12 hours per week

About You

You are a passionate Speech Pathology leader who enjoys developing clinicians, influencing clinical standards and driving meaningful change.
You will bring:

• 8+ years' experience as a Speech Pathologist
• Demonstrated leadership experience within Allied Health, Disability, Community Health or NDIS services
• Strong understanding of clinical utilisation, KPIs and billable service delivery models
• Advanced clinical expertise across communication, swallowing and complex presentations
• Experience designing and delivering professional development programs
• Strong mentoring, supervision and coaching capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience driving clinical governance, quality and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to influence and lead change across a geographically dispersed workforce

Why Join Optimum Health Solutions?

• National Leadership Impact
  Shape clinical practice standards and influence the development of Speech Pathologists across the organisation.
• Allied Health Warrior Professional Development Platform
  Lead the growth of a nationally recognised Allied Health education and mentoring program.
• Career Growth & Executive Influence
  Work closely with senior leadership to influence strategic clinical direction and workforce capability.
• Industry-Leading Professional Development
  Access ongoing learning, innovation projects and leadership development opportunities.
• Collaborative Allied Health Environment
  Partner with leaders and clinicians across seven Allied Health disciplines.
• Meaningful Work
  Create lasting impact by improving clinician capability and enhancing client outcomes nationwide.

If you're ready to lead the future of Speech Pathology clinical development within a progressive and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.