Job Type: Corporate (Compliance, Communications, Advocacy)
Hours: Fixed Term Full-time
Location: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, QLD, NSW, VIC
Pay: $40.05 p/hour, plus salary packaging accessible up to $15,900 p/year, plus 11.5% superannuation.
Applications Close: 10 January 2025
Exciting opportunity to join a new project providing high quality translations for Deaf Auslan users.
Multiple fixed term positions available – 12 month contracts Supportive and inclusive environment working for a leading NFP organisation Fantastic salary packaging benefits (increased take home pay) Deaf Connect is the largest whole-of-life service provider for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing Australians, with offices across Queensland and NSW, as well in Adelaide, Melbourne and Darwin.
We stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture and language.
We offer an attractive benefits program including:
Salary packaging, enabling you to make huge savings on tax and maximise your pay Flexible working arrangements Discount membership to gyms and facilities throughout Australia Free annual flu vaccinations Free comprehensive online learning portal Financial support to learn Auslan and gain nationally recognised qualifications through our own Registered Training Organisation Free financial wellness support through our default super fund About The Role The Auslan Translator will be proactive in enabling the Translation Service to respond to the access needs of Deaf Auslan users by providing high quality translations in a variety of mediums provided both externally and internally.
Main responsibilities of the role include:
Provide quality Auslan translations according to the details within the assigned project Work with other Translators and project administrators in the provision of the Translation Service Abide by the ASLITA Code of Ethics and the organisation's Code of Conduct Contribute to a high standard of professional service by upholding the vision, mission and values of the organisation. About You In your application, let us know if you have these key skills and experience:
Hold a current NAATI English to Auslan Recognised Practicing Translator certificate or commit to obtaining within six months Fluency in Auslan, knowledge and understanding of the Deaf community, its language and culture Ability to adjust language register to meet the audience needs Good understanding of English Ability to work independently to access and collate information Positive and flexible attitude Experience in Auslan translations You should also let us know if you have these other great skills:
Good ability to use technology and equipment including cameras, lighting and tripods Apply today! We may actively review applications and begin interviewing prior to this date.
To apply you must submit the following within this form:
Either a Cover Letter or a link to your Auslan video recording outlining how your skills and experience meet the position requirements as outlined in the position description (no more than 1.5 pages or 5 min Auslan video recording) An up-to-date resume including your name, contact details, employment history and qualifications. If you have further questions about the role, you can contact our friendly People and Culture team on
Deaf Connect is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate will require a NDIS WC, Blue Card and to provide evidence of Covid-19 vaccination prior to commencement.
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