Accessible Format Producer

12-month contract, working 4 days per week

Located at our Parramatta office

BaseSalary = $77,400 (pro rata) + Superannuation with Salary Packaging up to $15.9k

About Us

Join an organisation committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

As a Vision Australia employee, you are part of a team committed to supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose and striving for their inclusion in all areas of society.

We listen to our more than 35,000 clients, building our services around their needs and aspirations. Similarly, we trust our workforce to use their best judgement to achieve positive, measurable outcomes.

As a trusted pillar of the community, Vision Australia has been supporting people who are blind or have low vision for more than 150 years.

About the Opportunity

As our Accessible Format Producer (General), you will transcribe a wide range of print and graphic materials in braille, tactual graphics, large print, audio and electronic formats for use by people with a print disability. In this role you will also:

- Ensure all work is produced and completed within agreed timeframes
- Ensure that all aspects of production achieve a high standard for clients, and meet all standards/key performance indicators set by Vision Australia
- Acquire and maintain proficiency in braille and specialised accessible formats as required

As part of the Transcription team, you should have experience with MS Office applications and Adobe Acrobat. In addition, an understanding of accessible formats such as UEB and DAISY is desirable. You will also have:

- Experience with OCR applications
- A good understanding of the structural components of documents and images.
- Proficiency in basic file management

Benefits of Working at Vision Australia

- Flexible working hours available to suit your needs
- Annual salary review to ensure your pay is in-line with the market rates
- Easy-to-access location
- Professional development opportunities and micro-learning sessions available for all staff

Contact

If you have any questions about the role please contact the hiring manager, Jane Wegener.

To Apply

If this sounds like a great fit for you then please complete our online application.

Applications should consist of a full resume and a cover letter. Please note that PDF documents are not accepted for accessibility reasons. If you require any support or considerations with the application process, please reach out to People and Culture or the above hiring manager.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture, and value diversity and all abilities. We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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- If you hold a visa, what is your visa type?
- As part of this recruitment process, you may be required to complete a Police Check, Working with Children’s check and NDIS Worker Screening Check. Are you willing to undergo the relevant checks that are required for this position? *

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