About the Role
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to inspire young minds and promote Deaf language and culture? Deaf Connect is seeking passionate Deaf Presenters to join our team and become positive role models for children in our community.
As an Auslan Storytime Presenter, you will play an important role in our Early Literacy program, captivating young audiences through engaging presentations. The presenter will lead story sessions at a library, with the support of a librarian and an interpreter who will sit among the audience, creating an inclusive experience for all children.
Responsibilities:
- Lead fun and interactive Auslan story sessions for children, using the Play School-style method.
- Select & translate books that are highly visual and can be easily translated into Auslan, ensuring they do not heavily rely on English forms such as rhyming.
- Choose words from the books that match the theme and are suitable for teaching Auslan signs to young learners.
- Create a friendly and inviting environment for question-and-answer sessions to encourage children to actively participate.
Information:
- Location: Sydney (onsite, library)
- Employment Type: Casual
About You
Required Skills and qualifications:
- Full fluency in Auslan and written English.
- Experience in working with children and a passion for promoting early literacy.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, specifically tailored for a young audience.
About Us
Deaf Connect is the largest whole-of-life service provider for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing Australians, with offices in every state and territory.
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
- Flexibility regarding 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
Join our innovative, collaborative and supportive team and know that your contribution is making a difference to the lives of Deaf and hard of hearing Australians.
How to Apply
If you possess the necessary skills and are eager to play a pivotal role in our Auslan Storytime program, we encourage you to apply.
To apply and for any inquiries, please contact us at hr@deafconnect.org.au
