Auslan Interpreter for Deaf & HoH Students

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine College in Victoria seeks an Auslan interpreter to support Deaf and HoH students across Year 7-12 classrooms and the Deaf Facility. You will integrate with mainstream teachers, provide accurate sign language interpretation, and help ensure effective communication.

The role requires ongoing professional development, NAATI accreditation if not already held, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform the role of an Auslan Interpreter as outlined in Sunshine College policy documents.
• NAATI qualifications or be proficient in AUSLAN and willing to become NAATI accredited.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills when relating to mainstream teachers, colleagues, parents and students.
• Understanding of deafness and the capacity to support Deaf and HoH students.
• Demonstrated capacity to work as a collaborative member of a team in the Deaf Facility and in the mainstream educational setting.
• Commit to the ongoing professional development needed to best support Deaf and HoH students.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and support Deaf and HoH students within the Deaf Facility and mainstream classrooms.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure effective communication and access to curriculum.
• Engage with professional development and pursue NAATI accreditation if required.

Skills

Auslan interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Education

NAATI accreditation

Job description

Sunshine College in Victoria seeks an Auslan interpreter to support Deaf and HoH students across Year 7-12 classrooms and the Deaf Facility. You will integrate with mainstream teachers, provide accurate sign language interpretation, and help ensure effective communication.

The role requires ongoing professional development, NAATI accreditation if not already held, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver inclusive education.