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SalaryMater Language Services currently has a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Somali Interpreter to join their team in a permanent and part-time (22.8 hours a week) position.
As a Somali Interpreter you will provide interpreting services via on-site, telephone and telehealth modes within Mater in Somali as credentialed by National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
This position requires sophisticated sensitivity to, knowledge and understanding of issues impacting people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds seeking access to safe, high quality and compassionate healthcare services.
Salary range: $42.05 - $46.33 (MCAS4) per hour plus superannuation
What you'll be doing
Key duties will include:
- Coordinate and provide on-site, telephone and telehealth medical interpreting services across Mater sites
- Provide intercultural mediation for staff and the African community
- Participate in Mater presentations relating to cultural diversity as part of a pre-approved training program coordinated by the Cultural Diversity Unit
- Participate in quality improvement activities as required
- Maintain data and participate in research as required by the Cultural Diversity Unit
To be successful in this role you will possess the following skills, experience and qualifications:
- NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) Certified Interpreter in Somali and English - Certified Level preferred
- Tertiary qualifications in interpreting and translating is desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting
- Demonstrated Information Technology skills, and competence especially with interpreting booking systems
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- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options where suitable
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
It is now a mandatory requirement of employment at the Mater that you are and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Advertised: 14 Dec 2023 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Jan 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
