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:
As the Speech Pathology Clinical Head / Clinical Lead of Neurological Conditions, Dysphagia and Voice, your clinical knowledge combined with your leadership, mentorship, and education experience will shape the future of clinical excellence within Optimum Health Solutions. You will elevate clinical practice standards, develop advanced learning pathways, and mentor clinicians across the organisation in your clinical focus areas.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the AHW CPD Program and developing high-quality professional development courses
- Presenting expert content in face-to-face workshops
- Providing 1:1 mentorship and clinical supervision to staff
- Leading and supporting best-practice management in neurological conditions, dysphagia, and voice
- Maintaining a clinical caseload of 24 hours per week
- Engaging with industry leaders and contributing to research-driven practice improvements
ABOUT YOU:
To be successful in securing this incredibly rewarding role, applicants must be able to demonstrate:
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience, including extensive work in neurological conditions, dysphagia, voice disorders, and complex communication needs
- Advanced clinical knowledge in assessment, intervention, and management of neurological communication and swallowing disorders
- Proven ability to maintain a clinical caseload of 24 hours per week
- Completion of recognised, gold-standard training in neurological speech pathology, dysphagia, and/or voice
- Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice
- Ability to contribute to the development of professional development programs and clinical education initiatives
- Strong mentorship and coaching skills, with the ability to support, guide, and upskill clinicians at various levels
- Ability to model best-practice clinical standards while meeting performance expectations
- Commitment to person-centred and family-centred care
- Commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and meaningful participation for clients with disability
- Ability to work within scope of practice, seek guidance when appropriate, and ensure high-quality clinical outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients, carers, and key stakeholders
- Strong collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to a respectful and solution-focused environment
- Strong independent working capabilities with excellent time-management and prioritisation skills
- Professional, friendly, and engaging demeanour
- High standard of professionalism when representing the organisation
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Clinical excellence in neurological conditions, dysphagia, and voice disorders
- Ability to develop and deliver professional development and training programs for staff
- Strong knowledge of professional standards, codes of ethics, and legislative requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative networks
- Strong case management, documentation, and workload-management skills
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 you’re looking to specialise, lead a team, step into management or ownership, we offer structured career pathways to support your goals.
- Industry Leading Professional Development – Weekly professional development sessions and access to a library of courses and information
- Meaningful Work – Make a difference every day by supporting clients through tailored, evidence-based therapies in our clinic or in the community