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Interpreter Organisation / Entity: Western Sydney Local Health District Job category: Health - Allied | Interpreter Job location: Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West Job reference number: REQ367716 Work type: Full-Time Total remuneration package: $60939 - $67682 Closing date: 15/01/2023 - 11:59 PM Employment Type: 3 x Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Interpreter Grade 2 / Grade 3 Remuneration: $60,939 - $76,782 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours) Requisition ID: REQ367716 Location: Cumberland Hospital Where you'll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment. What you'll be doing To provide high quality professional health care interpreting services to facilitate communication between health care providers and patients and to support equity and access to health care services for patients/clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or the Deaf community. We are looking for NAATI Certified Interpreters in the Mandarin and/ Or Cantonese Languages People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview. Essential Criteria: Qualification: Relevant NAATI credentials (Certified or Certified Provisional Interpreter). Selection Criteria: Fluency and literacy in English and relevant community language(s) and NAATI Interpreter Certification. Recognition may be accepted for languages not yet tested by NAATI Demonstrated capacity to interpret in all medical settings including sound knowledge of medical terminology Ability to identify and convey the social and cultural factors affecting health care to ensure high quality performance Ability to identify ethical dilemmas and deal with them in compliance with the AUSIT Code of Ethics High level interpersonal and communication skills as well as conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated ability to use initiative and to work in a team environment Excellent time management skills and ability to perform well under pressure Sound knowledge of Microsoft applications and ability to adopt in house applications Current unrestricted driver's licence and full confidence in driving in all areas of Greater Sydney Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Vivian Antoun on Vivian.Antoun@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 15th January 2023. |
