Tals Translation Team Leader

Northern Health Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing programs

Flexible workplace options

Inclusive and culturally safe work环境

Salary packaging available

Library services for learning and well

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Translation Team Leader to manage the Transcultural and Language Services (TALS) translation operations across multiple campuses in Melbourne’s north. You will lead projects, ensure quality translations and maintain records to support high-quality patient-centered communication.

The role requires extensive experience in translation project management, familiarity with medical language services, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in translation project management and coordination.
• Familiarity with the medical language services profession.
• Experience in translation quality assurance, proofreading or copy editing.
• Experience in creating and maintaining glossaries.
• Proficiency in subtitling and voiceover production.
• Experience in using graphic design tools.
• Familiarity with translation memory, terminology management, and CAT tools.
• Advanced project management and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritise and work well under pressure.
• The ability to forge strong, professional relationships with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and customer service.
• Data and records management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the TALS translation services.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and project management.
• Ensure prompt and accurate provision of high-quality translations in line with NAATI governance.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and reports of translation projects and performance.

Skills

Translation project management

Medical language services familiarity

Quality assurance / proofreading

Glossaries creation and maintenance

Subtitling and voiceover production

Graphic design tools

Translation memory / terminology mgmt

Advanced project management

Stakeholder relationship building

Strong communication (written & verbal

Independent & collaborative work

Data and records management

Tools

Translation memory

Terminology management

CAT tools

Graphic design software

Subtitling tools

Job description

Reference Number: 54537: TALS Translation Team Leader

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Translation Team Leader to join the Transcultural and Language Services (TALS) team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role is responsible for managing all aspects of the TALS translation services, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and project management throughout the translation process, ensuring the prompt and accurate provision of high-quality translation services in compliance with NAATI credentialing governance, maintaining accurate records, documentation and reports of translation projects and performance.

This position is fixed term full time (with a monthly Accrued Day Off) until July 2027 covering maternity leave.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in translation project management and coordination.
• Familiarity with the medical language services profession.
• Experience of translation quality assurance, proofreading or copy editing.
• Experience in creating and maintaining glossaries.
• Proficiency in subtitling and voiceover production.
• Experience in using graphic design tools.
• Familiarity with translation memory, terminology management, and CAT tools.
• Advanced project management and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritise and work well under pressure.
• The ability to forge strong, professional relationships with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and customer service.
• Data and records management.

Applications close 23 November 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision‑making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

For further details, please refer to the . Alternatively, you can contact David Le, TALS Manager on 0484 278 730