Teacher Aide (Educational Interpreter - Auslan) - Statewide Talent Pool, Education

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Teacher Aide (Educational Interpreter - Auslan) to provide Auslan-English interpreting in classrooms across Queensland. You will support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students to access curriculum content and classroom interactions, and work closely with teachers, specialists and school leadership to maintain professional interpreting standards and ethical boundaries.

The role contributes to inclusive education practices and culturally safe learning environments.

Qualifications

• Auslan-English interpreting ability
• Ability to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
• Adherence to professional interpreting standards and ethical boundaries
• Commitment to inclusive education practices

Responsibilities

• Provide Auslan-English interpreting in classroom and school settings
• Support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students to access curriculum content and classroom interactions
• Work collaboratively with teachers, specialists and school leadership
• Maintain professional interpreting standards and ethical boundaries
• Contribute to inclusive education practices and culturally safe learning environments

Skills

Auslan-English interpreting

Collaboration with teachers

Interpreting standards

Inclusive education

Job description

As a Teacher Aide (Educational Interpreter - Auslan), you will:

• Provide Auslan-English interpreting in classroom and school settings
• Support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students to access curriculum content and classroom interactions
• Work collaboratively with teachers, specialists and school leadership
• Maintain professional interpreting standards and ethical boundaries
• Contribute to inclusive education practices and culturally safe learning environments

Appointments may be Permanent or Temporary, Full-time or Part-time, depending on school need and available vacancies.

Applicants must:

• Indicate their preferred geographic location(s) within Queensland as part of their application
• Be aware that vacancies may arise at various times throughout the year
• Understand that appointment will occur only when a suitable vacancy becomes available

The recruitment panel will convene monthly to review applications and assess suitability for inclusion in the pool.

Please note:

Due to this process, correspondence may not be immediate. Applicants will be contacted following panel review or when a suitable vacancy aligns with their nominated location preference.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Teacher Aide (Educational Interpreter - Auslan) - Statewide Talent Pool, Education Mackay, Australia