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 peoples lives and be rewarded for the work that you do At Optimum Health Solutions were committed to empowering our team and clients to reach their potential and live life to the fullest. As one of Australias 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:

Wereseekingan experienced and forward-thinkingNational Head of Clinical Development Speech Pathologyto lead and elevate clinical excellence across our organisation.

In this national leadership roleyoulldrive 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 clinicalexpertisewith strong leadership and commercial awarenessyoullplay a key role in ensuring high-quality evidence-based care is delivered within a high-performingNDIS-focused billable environment.

This is a unique opportunity to influence clinical standards at scale whileremainingconnected to frontline service delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of anational clinical development strategyfor Speech Pathologyfor both internal employees and external subscribers to the Allied Health Warrior CPD program.
• Design and deliver high-impactCPD programs training initiatives face to face workshops and structured learning pathwaysunder the Allied Health Warrior brand.
• Provideclinical leadership mentorship and supervisionto clinicians across multiple locations
• Driveclinical governance quality and best-practice standardsaligned with Speech Pathology Australia guidelines
• Support clinicians to achieve strong outcomes within abillable NDIS-aligned service delivery model and other related schemes.
• Partner with operational leaders to alignclinical performance utilisation and service quality
• Contribute to continuous improvement throughevidence-based practice innovation and service development
• Maintain areduced clinical caseload of 12 hours per weekto stay connected to client outcomes and service delivery
• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with internal stakeholders and external industry networks

About You:

Yourea confident clinical leader who is passionate about developing others and drivinghigh standardsof care at scale.

You bring:

• 8 years experienceas a Speech Pathologist ideally withinaNDIS or billable services environment
• Strong understanding ofutilisation KPIs and service delivery within a billable model
• Demonstrated experience inclinical leadership mentoring and professional development
• Advanced clinical knowledge across a range of speech pathology areas (e.g. communication swallowing complex needs)
• A passion forevidence-based practice clinical governance and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to design and implementlearning and development programs
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability toinfluence lead change and drive consistencyacross a national workforce
• A collaborative solutions-focused approach with strong organisational and time management skills

Skills & Experience:

• Strong clinical foundation in Speech Pathology across diverse caseloads
• Experience developing and deliveringtraining programs at scale
• Solid understanding ofNDIS 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 driveclinical and operational improvements
• Strong knowledge of professional standards ethics and regulatory requirements

Why Choose Optimum Health Solutions

• 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 youre 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.

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