Auslan Interpreter

**Job Type**:
Interpreting

**Hours**:
Full time

**Location**:
Melbourne, VIC

**Pay**:
$71,380 - $95,173 per year + 11% superannuation & salary packaging

Supportive and inclusive environment working for a leading NFP organisation

Fantastic salary packaging benefits

Permanent full-time role available

About Us

Deaf Connect is the largest, whole-of-life service provider and social impact organisation for Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Australians. We stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture and language.

Our organisational values of Heart, Courage, and Discovery 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

Flexibility regarding working arrangements 

Discount membership to gyms and facilities throughout Australia

Free annual flu vaccinations

Free comprehensive online learning portal 

Free financial wellness support through our default super fund 

About The Role

This role is essential in supporting the Interpreting Service to respond to the access needs of Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing people, by providing high quality Auslan interpreting in a variety of situations, including both face-to-face and online bookings. 

**Main responsibilities of the role include**:  

Provide high quality, accurate communication access for all customers via both face-to-face and online Auslan interpreting 

Work collaboratively with the Customer Bookings Team to ensure bookings are able to be filled efficiently

Maintain accurate administrative records such as screening checks, timesheets, etc.

Uphold the ASLIA Code of Ethics and our organisational Code of Conduct

Remuneration range

$71,380 - $95,173

per year

+

11%

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uper

annuation


Optional s

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ackaging

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accessible up to $15,900

per year.

About You

NAATI Certification (required) 

Demonstrated experience in various interpreting settings 

An in depth understanding and knowledge of NAATI and the ASLIA Code of Ethics 

Strong work ethic and professional approach 

Excellent listening, interpretation, and communication skills 

Ability to work with mínimal supervision and/or with a team 

Punctual and reliable 

Flexibility to accommodate and adapt to short notice schedule changes throughout the workday 

Positive attitude and willingness to embody and uphold Deaf Connect’s values of Heart, Courage, and Discovery. 

Sound administration skills, including ability to use/learn Microsoft Outlook and Teams, and timesheet systems. 

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development 

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to represent and promote the service in a professional manner 

**The following would be advantageous**:
NAATI Certification - Certified Interpreter Level or higher 

Driver’s licence 



A Cover Letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this role and Deaf Connect

An up-to-date resume including your name, contact details, employment history and any relevant skills/qualifications. 

If you have further questions about the role, you can contact our friendly People and Culture team on