Former Xavier College employee accused of persistent child sexual exploitation

A former employee of Adelaide private school Xavier College has been charged with historical offences relating to child sexual exploitation.

According to South Australia Police, the 36-year-old woman from Adelaide’s north was charged on Friday with persistent sexual exploitation of a child and communicating with a child to engage in sexual acts (aggravated).

According to police, the crimes took place between 2009 and 2011.

Xavier College sent a letter to parents on Monday stating that the alleged violations did not involve students at the school.

Director Mark Flaherty said the former employee worked at the Gawler Belt and Evanston campuses.

“The staff member is no longer employed by the university,” Flaherty said.

“The information available to SA Police and the college suggests that there is no cause for concern for students at Xavier College. The alleged offences are historical and do not relate to students at the college.”

The 36-year-old was released on police bail

She will appear in Adelaide District Court on October 23.