V-ukrainian/russian Interpreter

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The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by:
Caring for people

Building healthy communities

Creating faith pathways

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The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping Australians find hope amid personal hardship. On average, The Salvation Army helps a person through our network of services and programs across Australia every 17 seconds.
- About the role
- The mission of The Salvation Army Employment Plus network is to change lives and communities through the power of employment. The ‘EPlus Local’ initiative supports Salvation Army’s Refugee and Asylum Seekers Program by assisting newly arrived migrants to become ‘job ready’ and to gain employment.

To support the work of EPlus Job Mentors, Ukrainian/Russian Interpreters will work closely with Ukrainian refugees to help identify their skills and professional experience, and to equip refugees to find successful employment pathways (as sourced by EPlus Employee Liaison team).

This rewarding role calls on compassionate and patient individuals who are keenly interested in facilitating communications between participants, employers and the Program team. Ideally suited to those looking for practical training in a community development program, exploring a career change or someone who has extensive relevant experience and passion for humanitarian causes and time to give back to the community.

Note: This role will be based in one or more of the following Salvation Army sites: Auburn, Liverpool, Campsie, Fairfield and Parramatta.
_The distribution of sites between successful applicants will be facilitated by the National Social Impact Manager._

Key responsibilities
- In this role you will build skills and experience in recruitment support, participant and stakeholder engagement by:
Interpreting fully and accurately all that is said by Job Mentors and participants during consultation sessionsConvert dialogue and convey the intent of the original speaker, understanding that many idioms and slang terms do not translate exactly between languages-
- Adhere to the boundaries of TSA’s program participant engagement policy-
- Provide disclosure of potentially harmful circumstances the participant may mention-
- Assist the program with written and oral communication as neededQualifications and skills (desired/required)- Experience in community engagement is highly desired but not essential-
- Familiarity with the refugee community is highly desirable (but not essential)-
- Fluent in speaking the Ukrainian and/or Russian languages is essential-
- Fluent in reading the Ukrainian and/or Russian languages is highly desirable-
- Experience in customer service and/or administration is desired, with strong attention to detail- Capabilities and personal attributes- Manage Self: Presents a demeanour that is appropriate to work setting and role; shows personal motivation and commitment to completing work activities effectively.-
- Act Ethically and with Integrity: Is reliable and trustworthy; acts consistent with TSA vision, mission and values; respects TSA’s Christian identity and activities; supports a culture of integrity and professionalism.-
- Show Respect: Recognises and respects differences in culture, style and viewpoint; responds in culturally appropriate ways.-
- Display Resilience: Remains open to new ideas and approaches; displays an optimistic approach to work.-
- Communicate Effectively: Clarifies own understanding; appropriately requests and provides information verbally; writes in a way that is logical and easy to follow; requests and provides information in well written formats; writes fluently in a range of styles and formats.-
- Works Collaboratively: Works as a supportive and cooperative team member, shares information and acknowledges the contribution and support of others; engages with others to share information and solve issues and problems jointly.-
- Lead Safety and Wellbeing: Performs all duties in a safe manner, ensuring the safety and well-being of self and others; participates in and contributes to WHS consultation.-
- Demonstrate Accountability: Takes responsibility and is accountable for own actions in line with TSA policies and procedures; supports and acts in compliance with the