As a member of the Auslan90 Team under Translations Service, the Auslan Video Presenter will work collaboratively within the team and internal stakeholders to develop Auslan video-based content using the concept of transcreation for an Auslan-first approach. This role will create content and provide presenter talent ensuring linguistic and cultural expectations are met.
About the role:
Under the direction of the Translations Project Coordinator, the Auslan Video Presenter will work collaboratively to deliver against each of the areas of accountability outlined below. The Auslan Video Presenter has a shared responsibility for the delivery of Auslan based video content that supports the organisation’s externally funded projects to achieve its deliverables.
Main responsibilities of the role include:
- Embed transcreation approach when conceptualising, planning, and presenting video content.
- Access a variety of information sources to research content, ensuring that content information is accurate and valid.
- Develop opportunities to collaborate and share information and knowledge with other parts of the organisation.
- Provide input into project planning and scoping of Auslan based video content including estimations on time to complete work.
- Understand and work within the relevant parts of the organisation’s quality management systems.
About you:
In your application, let us know if you have these key skills and experience:
- Knowledge, skills, and ability to translate information into Auslan
- Ability and willingness to manipulate filming equipment with guidance
- Knowledge of the Australian Deaf community’s linguistic and cultural needs
- Interest in transferring mainstream information to the Deaf community
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and with a wide range of stakeholders
- Great communication skills and an ability to collate and present information and recommendations
You should also let us know if you have these other great skills:
- Relevant qualifications in translation or Auslan
- Relevant experience in the use of Auslan for public presentation
- Knowledge of the Deaf and hard of hearing sector
- Fluency in Auslan and knowledge and understanding of the Deaf community, its language and culture
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
- 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
