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Staff Interpreter, Nothern Territory

Job Type: Interpreting
Hours: Fixed Term Full-time
Location: Darwin, NT
Pay: $46.70 – $51.85 an hour based on experience, plus salary packaging options and rent assistance.
Applications Close: 23 June 2025

6-month fixed term placement with opportunities for extension.  

Welcoming all certified interpreters to gain further experience in a supportive team. 

  • Supportive and inclusive environment working for a leading NFP organisation 
  • Rent assistance, car support options, salary packaging options and more 
  • Great exposure and development opportunities for experienced interpreters.  
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Auslan Interpreter signing 'interpreter' in Australian Sign Language

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  

About The Role

Located in the Northern Territory, the Staff Interpreter will be proactive in enabling the Interpreting Service to respond to the access needs of Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing people by providing high quality Auslan interpreting in a variety of situations through both face-to-face and online bookings.  

  

Main responsibilities of the role include:  

  • Provide high quality, accurate communication access for all customers via face-to-face and online Auslan interpreting  
  • Work collaboratively with the Customer Bookings Team to ensure bookings are filled as required and time is utilised effectively  
  • Maintain accurate administrative records as required  
  • Abide by the ASLIA Code of Ethics and our organisational Code of Conduct  

About You

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

  • Demonstrated experience in various interpreting settings  
  • An in depth understanding and knowledge of NAATI and the ASLIA Code of Ethics  
  • Strong work ethic and professional approach  
  • Excellent listening, interpretation, and communication skills  
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and/or with a team  
  • Punctual and reliable  
  • Flexibility to accommodate and adapt to short notice schedule changes throughout the workday  
  • Positive attitude and willingness to embody and uphold Deaf Connect’s values of Heart, Courage, and Discovery.  
  • Sound administration skills, including ability to use/learn Microsoft Outlook and Teams, and timesheet systems.  
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development  
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to represent and promote the service in a professional manner  

  

The following qualification are required:

  • NAATI Certification – Certified Interpreter Level or higher  
  • Driver’s license 
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Apply today! We actively review applications and will commence interviews mid-late June.  

To apply you must submit the following within this form:  

  • 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 at [email protected]   

Deaf Connect is an equal opportunity employer. All successful applicants may be required to provide a current Australian National Police Clearance, NDIS WC and Working with Children Check/Blue Card prior to commencement. 

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