To access information on this role in Auslan, please visit: www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/work-with-us.

About DCA

Deaf Children Australia’s (DCA) purpose is to remove barriers to the personal development and social inclusion faced by children and young people who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH).

Our mission is to inspire and empower DHH children and young people to reach their full potential. In achieving DCA's vital work, our organisation, staff and volunteers uphold the following values:

• Respectful
• Accountable
• Cooperative, and
• Committed to Service.

About the role

This casual role involves providing individualised Auslan tuition to support, develop and enhance Auslan language skills at all levels to deaf and hard of hearing people and their families. Auslan tuition can be delivered in a variety of community and home-based situations, both one-to-one, family and group settings.

The role may include teaching Auslan language skills to people from varied language and cultural backgrounds, as well as teaching in various workplace settings to co-workers where people who are deaf and hard of hearing are employed. In addition to session delivery during business hours, Auslan Tutors must be prepared to deliver tuition after hours and during weekends as negotiated.

Please note we are especially looking for Tutors in the Eastern and Western suburbs of Melbourne!

The key competencies required for this role are:

• Fluency in Australian Sign Language - Auslan (essential)
• Highly developed written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to assess participant needs, develop, monitor, review and implement relevant programs and to measure participant performance against agreed objectives
• Excellent customer service skills with commitment to ensuring a positive, professional customer experience
• Strong capacity to work autonomously
• Strong time management and organisational skills with ability to plan work effectively while demonstrating flexibility to meet individual needs
• Capacity to facilitate and engage in group service delivery, including workshops and presentations
• Proven experience in record keeping including an ability to maintain confidential information and maintain program paperwork
• Ability to act as a Deaf role model for participants and their families
• Sound values that reflect DCA's mission and vision
• Current driver's licence and ability to utilise own vehicle
• Demonstrated physical capability to perform job requirements
• Strong understanding, knowledge and experience of the Deaf community and culture
• Competent use of video conferencing platforms e.g. Skype, Zoom, MS Teams
• Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and databases

Why work for DCA?

A career with Deaf Children Australia will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of people in our community who are deaf or hard of hearing. We have a high energy and supportive culture guided by our values. We offer a competitive salary and ongoing training.

How to Apply

Deaf Children Australia is a ChildSafe employer. The successful candidate must be willing to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, undertake a police check (or International Police Check if required) and obtain an employee Working with Children Check.

Please note in line with our Covid-19 Vaccination Policy and Victorian Public Health Orders, successful candidates must be fully vaccinated or an excepted person

Deaf Children Australia is an equal opportunity employer, indigenous candidates and those with a disability are encouraged to apply.

For more information about this role, please visit visit our website, or email [email protected] using the subject line: Auslan Tutors enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.