Onsite Interpreter and Translator

2 days ago

City of Parramatta Council, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time
Onsite Interpreter and Translator - Multicultural NSW

Location: Parramatta, NSW

Employment type: Temporary full-time until 30 June 2026 with potential for part time or job share and possibility of extension.

Salary: Grade: $105,986 – $116,969 per annum (depending on NAATI credentials held), plus superannuation and annual leave loading, in accordance with the Crown Employees (Interpreters and Translators, Multicultural NSW) Award.

What You'll Do

The onsite Interpreter & Translator will deliver accurate, high‑quality interpreting and translating services in the relevant community language to ensure that members of the relevant ethnic community have equal access to government and non‑government services. Your duties include delivering onsite and telephone interpreting at our Parramatta office and translating a variety of documents, five days a week. Occasionally you may need to attend onsite assignments. You will manage competing priorities in a high‑volume environment, communicate sensitively with diverse customers to facilitate communication, and stay up to date with industry developments to maintain compliance with current standards and codes of ethics.

What We're Looking For
  • NAATI Certified Interpreter and Translator, in both directions, holding all of the following certifications:
    • Certified Interpreter or higher in Arabic, Mandarin or Vietnamese
    • Certified Translator Arabic, Chinese or Vietnamese into English
    • Certified Translator English into Arabic, Chinese or Vietnamese
  • Over five years' experience in interpreting and translation
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to perform well under pressure
  • Ability to manage a variety of tasks and work to a flexible schedule at the Parramatta office or attend onsite interpreting assignments as needed
What We Offer
  • A challenging and rewarding career
  • Flexible, autonomous work environment
  • Competitive pay and conditions
  • Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
  • Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs
How to Apply

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site, click Apply now after locating the job. You may also apply via Seek as directed by the posting. Upload your current résumé (maximum 5 pages) and answer the targeted questions as part of the application. A cover letter is not required.

Responsibilities Overview

Deliver high‑quality interpreting services (onsite and telephone) and accurate translations for key clients, in a fast‑paced environment, while maintaining compliance with standards and ethics.

Additional Information
  • Applications close Sunday 21 September at 11:59pm AEST.
  • For questions, contact Natasha Djo at 02 8255 6750 or natasha.djo@multicultural.nsw.gov.au. For recruitment adjustments, contact Nastassja Le Claire at 0460 961 902 or nastassja.leclaire@dcj.nsw.gov.au.

Inclusion and Diversity lie at the heart of our recruitment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, LGBTIQ+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, carers and other diversity groups.

Note: A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for up to 18 months.


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