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Are you a Speech Pathologist who is passionate about working with children and young people with disability and looking to make a real difference? 
Our Speech Pathologists provide a broad range of supports with diverse and interesting caseloads. 
An opportunity has opened to join our multidisciplinary team servicing the northern suburbs of Brisbane with offices based at Wooloowin and North Lakes.

About Xavier
Xavier therapists are inspiring, passionate and talented.  We specialise in complex paediatrics and work with children and young people and their families in their homes, in the community and in our clinics. 
With an established reputation, we have been making a difference in the lives of children and young people since 1949.

Benefits & Culture

• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Provide hands on therapy, and develop ongoing, professional relationships with families 
• FT / PT options and a flexible, family-friendly approach to how we work – ask us for what you need to be your best
• Base yourself at home or one of our offices
• Clinical supervision and mentoring that is designed to meet your individual training and support needs (up to 50 hours per year)
• Professional development opportunities including an additional 5 days leave (pro rata) and financial support 
• Fortnightly internal professional development and team meetings to stay connected
• Generous salary sacrifice options (significantly increase your take home pay)
• Meal and entertainment card
• Achievable KPIs (low compared to industry average)
• Autonomy to manage your own caseload
• Vehicle reimbursement allowance for travel costs
• Mobile phone, iPad and laptop
• 12% superannuation

About you
To be successful in your new role we are looking for:
Must haves: 

• A strong interest in providing paediatric developmental assessments and intervention programs
• Knowledge of AAC and feeding/dysphagia 
• Recognised tertiary degree in Speech Pathology
• SPA registration & Medicare provider number (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong clinical and non-clinical problem-solving skills
• A client centred approach that is both professional and empathetic
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of our multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to provide services that are mostly mobile in the community, along with some taking place in Xavier clinics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Meet suitability requirements including willingness to attain a current National Police Check, QLD Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Card
• Current Australian driver's licence and reliable vehicle
• Completion of NDIS Code of Conduct modules
• Note: Unfortunately Xavier is unable to provide sponsorship for visas or supervision to obtain SPA registration

Nice to haves:

• Experience with AAC and/or feeding/dysphagia will be highly regarded

How to apply
We will assess applications as they are received so if this opportunity sounds like your next role, we encourage you to apply!
With your application please include:

• Current resume
• Cover letter addressing the criteria of the role listed above and outlining what you will bring to Xavier and the children and families that we support 

*** Please note that we will contact you should you be shortlisted for the position.

At Xavier, our care makes a difference in children’s lives – we see the results.
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Catherine Cornwell on 0407 087 406 or email ahc@xavier.org.au
  
  
Xavier Children's Support Network is part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane and has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults.

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