Secure Transcriber

Epiq Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiq Australia seeks a Secure Transcriber for Canberra or Melbourne CBD. This full-time, on-site role involves producing accurate transcripts from sensitive recordings to support justice and public safety.

You will join a team with strong training and development opportunities, with work hours aligned to 8–4, 9–5, or 10–6 shifts. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Qualifications

• 70+ wpm typing speed and high accuracy.
• Excellent English vocabulary, grammar and reading comprehension.
• Proficiency with MS Word and general computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate transcripts from sensitive recordings in various styles.
• Meet client-driven deadlines with focus on quality and accuracy.
• Utilize audio types and production/research tools to generate transcripts.

Skills

Typing speed 70+ wpm

English vocabulary & grammar

Reading comprehension

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Full Time (37.5 hours/week) - Secure Transcriber - Melbourne or Canberra

Epiq, Australia’s premium supplier of transcription services, has offices across Australia providing court reporting, e-discovery, e-trials, and transcription services for government agencies, law firms and corporates.

We foster a positive, inclusive, and psychologically safe environment. We value learning, teamwork, and making a real impact.

About The Role

Join our Canberra or Melbourne CBD team as a Secure Transcriber. You’ll produce accurate transcripts from sensitive recordings, supporting justice and public safety. This is a full-time, on-site role, Monday to Friday.

Transcribers are responsible for the accurate and timely production of transcript in various styles and formats, utilizing a variety of audio types and production and research tools. Transcripts must be produced in accordance with contractual and client-driven deadlines with a focus on quality and accuracy.

Epiq offers a positive and inclusive work culture, with real opportunities for advancement. We have an industry leading training program that produces superior typists. This is a fantastic opportunity.

Some transcription material may include distressing or sensitive content

About You

You probably love to read. You have a commendable vocabulary and wouldn’t mind embellishing it with some niche legal terminology. You type with ease, and with excellent spelling and grammar.

What We Are Looking For

Full time, on-site availability in the Melbourne CBD or Canberra CBD, Monday – Friday, 8-4, 9-5 or 10-6.

70+ wpm typing speed with strong accuracy

Excellent English vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension

Proficiency in MS Word and computer literacy

Australian citizenship or permanent residency

Willingness to complete a Baseline security clearance (funded by Epiq)

Prior transcription experience is an advantage but not essential — our training program is designed to set you up for success.

What we offer

At Epiq, we value and care for our employees. You'll enjoy training and development opportunities, company benefits, and the chance to be part of a collaborative and professional team. We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including but not limited to:

• Novated leasing options
• Discounted health insurance
• EAP services and more.

By submitting an application to join Epiqyou agree that you confirm that you are legally able to work in Australia.