Translation Team Lead – Fixed-Term Maternity Cover (TALS)

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

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.