Sessional Interpreter (Accredited) - Casual

Employment Type: Casual, working up to 38 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Position Classification: Interpreter Certified Sessional
Remuneration: $56.85 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ521441
Application Close Date: 03/11/2024
Interview Date Range: 06/11/2024 - 13/11/2024
Contact Details: Sam Shen – 02 8738 6811 or 0477 728 899 | Fang.shen1@health.nsw.gov.au

About The Opportunity
As a sessional Interpreter, you will work with a wide range of healthcare providers within the South Western Sydney Local Health District.

Your interpreting services will be focused on medical/healthcare dialogues. We are looking for NAATI Certified Interpreters for Various
languages.

Depending on the location and the nature of the medical appointment, you will provide telephone, video interpreting and face-to-face interpreting.

What you'll be doing
To provide interpreting in a full range of health care settings, including but not limited to public hospitals and community health facilities.

Engagement shall be on a sessional (contractual) basis and subject to the operational and client needs of the SWSLHD Health Language Services

Where you'll be working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

1. NAATI certification at a provisional level as a minimum; or Recognition if certification is not available.
2. Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Capacity to interpret in medical settings.
4. Ability to identify and convey social and cultural factors in the health care situation.
5. Excellent time management skills and ability to perform well under pressure.
6. Ability to identify ethical dilemmas and to deal with them in compliance with AUSIT Code of Ethics.
7. Willingness to travel.
8. Demonstrated experience or willingness to undertake telephone and video interpreting and and to undertake small non-complex translations.
9. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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Posted Date: 10/31/2024