Mandarin/cantonese, Vietnamese And Greek Interpreters | Casual

SVHA

Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Base: $33.78 - $41.65 ph + casual loading; bonus/e...
Naati certified interpreter
Health interpreting experience
Knowledge of medical terminology
St Vincent’s Language Services department provides interpreters to Limited English Proficient patients across all hospital sites to enable communication with health providers and access to hospital services

Job Summary

  • St Vincent’s Language Services department provides interpreters to Limited English Proficient patients across all hospital sites to enable communication with health providers and access to hospital services.
  • The role offers a friendly and supportive team environment with casual employment and a focus on wellbeing initiatives including fitness programs and employee counselling.
  • Interpreters contribute to high quality, culturally appropriate interpreting services while participating in administrative tasks, quality improvement, and professional development.

Matching Summary

St Vincent’s Language Services department provides interpreters to Limited English Proficient patients across all hospital sites to enable communication with health providers and access to hospital services.

Salary

Base: $33.78 - $41.65 per hour plus casual loading; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Salary packaging, fitness passport, employee counselling, professional development

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • NAATI certified interpreter
  • Health interpreting experience
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team
  • Computer literacy with IT systems
  • Ability to manage competing priorities

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Victorian Public Health System
  • Ability to proofread translations
  • Participation in professional development
  • Commitment to cultural responsiveness
  • Ability to travel across sites

Key Requirements

  • NAATI certification
  • Diploma or higher in Interpreting/Translating
  • Extensive health interpreting experience
  • Valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
  • Computer literacy including PAS and Outlook
  • Knowledge of interpreter ethical issues

Work Rights

Not specified

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