National Head Of Clinical Development For Speech Pathology

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

Are you ready to make a real impact in people’s lives and be rewarded for the work that you do? At Optimum Health Solutions, we’re committed to empowering our team and clients to reach their potential and live life to the fullest. As one of Australia’s leading Allied Health providers, we offer a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment. Offering industry leading career pathways, professional development, and a collaborative culture, this is a place where excellence thrives.

With 13 clinics across NSW and Tasmania, a team of over 200 professionals, and 20 years of delivering exceptional care, we provide top-tier, multi-disciplinary support through our dedicated teams across 7 disciplines.

About The Role

We’re seeking an experienced and forward-thinking National Head of Clinical Development - Speech Pathology to lead and elevate clinical excellence across our organisation.

In this national leadership role, you’ll drive the development of clinical capability, shape best-practice frameworks, and build scalable learning pathways that support clinicians at every stage of their career. Combining your clinical expertise with strong leadership and commercial awareness, you’ll play a key role in ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care is delivered within a high-performing, NDIS-focused, billable environment.

This is a unique opportunity to influence clinical standards at scale while remaining connected to frontline service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a national clinical development strategy for Speech Pathology for both internal employees and external subscribers to the Allied Health Warrior CPD program.
• Design and deliver high-impact CPD programs, training initiatives, face to face workshops and structured learning pathways under the Allied Health Warrior brand.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and supervision to clinicians across multiple locations
• Drive clinical governance, quality, and best-practice standards aligned with Speech Pathology Australia guidelines
• Support clinicians to achieve strong outcomes within a billable, NDIS-aligned service delivery model and other related schemes.
• Partner with operational leaders to align clinical performance, utilisation, and service quality
• Contribute to continuous improvement through evidence-based practice, innovation, and service development
• Maintain a reduced clinical caseload of 12 hours per week to stay connected to client outcomes and service delivery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external industry networks
  
  

• 8+ years’ experience as a Speech Pathologist, ideally within a NDIS or billable services environment
• Strong understanding of utilisation, KPIs, and service delivery within a billable model
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, mentoring, and professional development
• Advanced clinical knowledge across a range of speech pathology areas (e.g. communication, swallowing, complex needs)
• A passion for evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to design and implement learning and development programs
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to influence, lead change, and drive consistency across a national workforce
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational and time management skills
  
  

• Strong clinical foundation in Speech Pathology across diverse caseloads
• Experience developing and delivering training programs at scale
• Solid understanding of NDIS frameworks, compliance, and participant-centred care
• Strong leadership and coaching capability
• Excellent documentation, case management, and workload management skills
• Ability to use data and insights to drive clinical and operational improvements
• Strong knowledge of professional standards, ethics, and regulatory requirements
  
  

• Cutting-Edge Facilities & Resources – Our clinics are equipped with gyms, sensory rooms, rock climbing walls, motor development spaces and invest in technology to help you deliver the best outcomes for your clients.
• Collaborative & Supportive Team Culture – Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive structure in a multi-disciplinary setting that fosters growth and learning.
• Career Growth & Pathways – Whether you’re looking to specialise, lead, educate, step into management or ownership, we offer structured career pathways to support your goals.
• Meaningful Work – Make a difference every day by supporting clients through tailored, evidence-based therapies in our clinic or in community.