Auslan Translator

**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)
About Us
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
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
Good presentation skills
Strong communication skills
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
Applications close Friday 10 January
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