Location: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney

Pay: $37.35 to $40.05 p/hour + salary packaging + 11.5% super

Exciting opportunity to join a new project providing high quality translations for Deaf Auslan users.  

• Multiple fixed term positions  
• Supportive and inclusive environment working for a leading NFP organisation 
• Fantastic salary packaging benefits (increased take home pay) 

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:

In your application, let us know if you have these key skills and experience: 

• 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 

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