About the opportunity

The Achieve Foundation is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a reliable, passionate, and skilled Auslan interpreter to become a valued member of our team. This newly created position is crucial to ensuring seamless communication access for our Deaf-led Project Manager of the Disability Employment Catalyst project.

As an Auslan interpreter, you will play a vital role in supporting our innovative project, which aims to create a scalable pipeline of secure, open employment in human services for people with disability, with a particular focus on youth. By partnering with three large disability service providers and emphasising lived experience leadership, our transformative model aims to bridge the gap between demand and supply in the disability employment sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, accurate communication access for internal Deaf staff for internal and external meetings and meetings with stakeholders through face-to-face and online settings
• Demonstrate flexibility by adapting to schedule changes and collaborating with other interpreters to create additional interpreting booking, and at times working with external interpreters
• Keep NAATI Certification up to date and actively seek further training and professional development opportunities
• Stay informed through regular updates on emails and team communications on MS Teams

About you

• Hold NAATI Certification as an Auslan interpreter
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and professional approach
• Demonstrate solid experience in various interpreting settings
• Possess excellent active listening, interpretation (voice and signing), and communication skills
• Display excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to represent and promote The Disability Employment Catalyst in a professional manner
• Work autonomously with minimal supervision or collaboratively within a team
• Be punctual, reliable, and maintain a positive and flexible attitude
• Demonstrate knowledge of the disability employment landscape
• Understand accessibility and accommodation requirements
• Possess excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Collaborate effectively with diverse teams and individuals

ABOUT THE ACHIEVE FOUNDATION

If you are an Auslan interpreter looking to contribute to a meaningful change and work in a dynamic and inclusive environment, we invite you to apply. This is an exciting time to join The Achieve Foundation to help us make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities You will be part of a close-knit team working at pace to deliver on an ambitious agenda.

The Achieve Foundation was established with a mission to accelerate the social inclusion of people with disability across Australia by:

• Changing community attitudes towards people with disability.
• Catalysing open and meaningful employment for people with disability.
• Building a community of investors committed to funding projects that foster disability inclusion at scale.

Your enthusiasm and drive will be strongly supported within a flexible and accommodating environment.

We also offer:

• A flexible work environment which assumes we will make adjustments to the workplace to enable you to do your best work
• Salary sacrifice options including Fringe Benefits Tax and car leasing
• Access to personal and financial counselling for you and your family
• Access to fitness memberships and access to wellness programs

The Achieve Foundation have staff who have a range of lived experience in disability. We understand the need to accommodate for this within our workplace, from the recruitment phase through to employment with us. We provide a safe and supportive space for you to undertake your role effectively and with confidence.

How to apply

To register your interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

If you have questions about this role or would like to discuss anything that will support you to participate in the recruitment process please email [email protected] using the subject line: AUSLAN Interpreter enquiry via EthicalJobs.