Speech Pathology Area Manager | Hornsby | Full-time

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

Lead, Mentor & Develop Speech Pathologists | NDIS & Multidisciplinary Environment 

Are you an experienced Speech Pathologist ready to step into a leadership role where you can influence clinical excellence, develop clinicians and make a lasting impact? 

Optimum Health Solutions is seeking a Speech Pathology Area Manager to join our leadership team and support the growth, development and success of our Speech Pathology team. 

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with leadership, mentoring and team development while continuing to remain connected to client outcomes through an active clinical caseload. 

With more than 20 years of Allied Health excellence, 14 clinics across NSW and Tasmania, and a team of over 200 professionals, Optimum Health Solutions provides a supportive environment where clinicians can grow, specialise and thrive. 
  
About the Role 

As Speech Pathology Discipline Area Manager, you will work collaboratively with operational and clinical leaders to ensure our Speech Pathologists are supported, developed and empowered to deliver exceptional outcomes. 

Your leadership focus will include: 

Clinical Excellence & Performance 

• Drive accountability to clinical standards, KPIs and performance expectations  
• Support clinicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based Speech Pathology services  
• Maintain strong clinical governance and quality outcomes  

Team Development & Mentoring 

• Develop individual clinician career development plans  
• Support professional growth and clinical capability  
• Provide coaching, mentoring and leadership support  

Staff Engagement & Retention 

• Champion a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture  
• Develop strategies that improve clinician engagement and retention  
• Build a connected and high-performing Speech Pathology team  

Clinical Practice 

• Maintain a clinical caseload of approximately 21 billable hours per week  
• Continue providing client-centred Speech Pathology services  
• Lead by example and support clinicians with complex presentations  

  
About You 

You are a passionate Speech Pathologist who enjoys developing others, driving high standards and creating meaningful change. 

You will bring: 

• Minimum 4 years of Speech Pathology clinical experience  
• Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed performance expectations  
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills  
• Proven ability to maintain clinical standards and positive client outcomes  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills  
• Strong organisation and prioritisation abilities  
• A collaborative and solutions-focused leadership approach  

Essential Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology  
• Current Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) membership  
• Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle  
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate  
• Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)  
• NDIS Worker Screening Check  
• National Police Check  
• Medicare Provider Number (or ability to obtain)  
• Ability to travel across multiple sites when required  

Why Join Optimum Health Solutions? 

Make a Clinical Impact 
Help shape the future of Speech Pathology services while supporting clinicians to deliver exceptional care. 

Leadership Growth 
Develop your leadership capability with structured pathways into senior management opportunities. 

Professional Development 
Access ongoing mentoring, leadership training and industry-leading development programs. 

Multidisciplinary Collaboration 
Work alongside experienced professionals across Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Behaviour Support, Dietetics and Podiatry. 

Innovative Facilities 
Deliver therapy in modern clinics equipped with specialised resources designed to support great client outcomes. 

Meaningful Work 
Make a difference every day by supporting both clients and clinicians to reach their full potential. 
  
If you’re ready to combine Speech Pathology leadership, mentoring and clinical excellence in a role where you can create real impact, we’d love to hear from you. 

To enquire about the opportunity, contact Emily at *****@opt.net.au or call 0420 765 ***.