Interpreter (Interpreter Gde 2) - Vietnamese/Arabic/Assyrian - Temp FT or Perm FT/PT
Location: SWSLHD District Service
Position Classification: Interpreter Grade 2
Remuneration: $33.63 - $37.15 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ563295
Application Close Date: 06/04/2025
Interview Date Range: 09/04/2025 - 16/04/2025
Contact Details: Dalia Mata - 0418 637 010 | dalia.matar@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Step into a dynamic and meaningful role where your skills as an interpreter truly make a difference. Join us in delivering exceptional health care support and bridging communication gaps to enhance patient experiences.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide high-quality interpreting in a wide range of health care settings, adhering to professional standards and Transforming Your Experience principles.
- Interpret dialogues within triads and groups, as well as speeches and presentations in formal contexts.
- Perform sight translations as required.
- Share cultural insights, when required, to help health care providers better understand the backgrounds and concerns of patients and clients.
- Deliver services across various models of care—be it face-to-face, via telephone, video platforms, or emerging technologies.
- Contribute with small, non-complex translations to support communication clarity.
- Adapt to diverse rosters, including occasional overtime, to meet service demands.
- Exhibit cultural competency and sensitivity in all interactions to foster inclusivity and understanding.
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.
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.
- Current NAATI certification or accreditation at a paraprofessional level as a minimum an relevant qualifications and training and /or relevant work experience.
- Outline how you use excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interpret in medical settings.
- Provide examples of how you are able to identify, convey and respond to social and cultural factors in the health care settings.
- Outline how you have demonstrated ability to use initiative and work in a team environment.
- 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
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.
