TALS Translation Team Leader

Northern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off

Fixed-term contract (until July 2027)

Job summary

Northern Health in Melbourne requires a Translation Team Leader to manage the Transcultural and Language Services (TALS). You will lead translation projects, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and ensure quality, compliant translations with NAATI governance.

This fixed-term full-time role runs until July 2027–maternity leave cover, with an accrued day off monthly. You will oversee glossary creation, QA, subtitling, and use of CAT tools, memory and terminology management, while

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the TALS translation services and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and project management throughout translations.
• Ensure prompt, high-quality translation services compliant with NAATI governance.
• Maintain records, documentation and reports of translation projects and performance.

Skills

Translation project management

Medical language services

Quality assurance / proofreading

Glossaries

Subtitling & voiceover

Graphic design

CAT tools

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Records / data management

Tools

Translation memory

Terminology management

CAT tools

Job description

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 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.

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