Are you a final year student or new graduate in the fields of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech Pathology?

Xavier provides employment opportunities each year for you to join our team.

At Xavier, your caseload will provide you with a broad range of experience to develop your clinical knowledge and skills. We will develop your learning and mentoring program around your individual needs and not a one size fits all approach. Each day is different and full of variety.

At Xavier, we recognise that interventions provided in the person’s everyday environment are best practice and the preference of most of our clients and families. As such, Xavier remains a community service with the majority of appointments taking place in homes. Xavier also provides a clinic option for families who prefer to come to us. The work we do is suited to professionals who enjoy working independently as well as being part of a multidisciplinary team.

Successful applicants may have the opportunity to commence as a part-time Allied Health Assistant on successful completion of Degree/Masters prior to AHPRA or SPA registration as negotiated.

What Xavier can offer you?

Successful applicants can expect:

• Retention incentives as you progress your career with Xavier
• Possibility of employment opportunities as you await your professional registration (shadow our therapists & upskill before you start practicing)
• The opportunity to gain a broad range of clinical experience
• Supervision and generous mentoring not only in Speech Pathology but with other disciplines to provide a holistic approach for your clients
• Flexible working environment
• A friendly and supportive team
• Your office can be our office or your home office
• Generous salary sacrifice options (significantly increase your take home pay)
• Meals and entertainment card
• Vehicle reimbursement allowance for travel costs
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Professional development opportunities including 5 days leave (pro rata) and financial support each year
• Manage your own caseload
• Superannuation payments of 10%
• Paid parental leave

What we are looking for:

• A strong interest in providing paediatric developmental assessments and intervention programs
• Knowledge of and any experience with assistive technology will be highly regarded
• Strong clinical and non-clinical problem solving skills
• A client centred approach that is both professional and empathetic
• The ability to work both independently and as part of our multi-disciplinary team
• The ability to provide mobile services that are mostly in a client’s home or educational setting with some clients attending Xavier clinics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Other essentials

• Successful completion of a recognised degree in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA registration
• Willingness to obtain a Medicare provider number
• Meet suitability requirements including current police check
• Current Australian driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
• Completion of NDIS Code of Conduct modules

What do you need to do to apply?

Please provide:

• Your Curriculum Vitae
• A covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining:
   – Which location/s you are applying for
       – Why you would be the right candidate for this opportunity
       – What you will bring to Xavier
       – Your interest in and any experience in working with children and young adults
         with complex disabilities

What you will experience

• A truly rewarding role where you are making a difference in the lives of children and their families
• An interesting caseload that is varied and will broadly develop your clinical skills
• You will join a team where you will be valued and supported
• Generous professional development and mentoring programs
• Generous salary packaging options including salary sacrifice
• A great work environment where you’ll love coming to work each day
• At Xavier, our care makes a difference in children’s lives – we see the results.