Interpreter/Translator Mandarin & Cantonese
Mercy Health Australia
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Where there’s care, there’s You.
Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?
For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
As a for-purpose organization with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.
About the opportunity
Be part of a growing Multicultural Services Team that requires you to provide highly responsive interpreting services to consumers and staff.
Position Purpose:
- To provide quality, ethical interpreting services which will contribute to better health outcomes for consumers with limited English proficiency
- To produce quality, effective and accurate translated materials
- To undertake health promotion activities which will assist consumers in accessing available services
- To participate in all other relevant activities to enable provision of quality services and smooth operations of the department
What you’ll bring
You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional interpreting services.
To thrive in this role, you will have the skills and attitude to:
- Provide interpreting services at consultations with health professionals throughout the hospital and satellite clinics as requested
- Maintain an accurate record of bookings, including cancellations and rescheduled appointments, and document the outcome of each service request
- Liaise with the Interpreter Bookings Coordinator in relation to bookings
- Assist with the administrative tasks of the Booking Desk when back up is required
Compliance Requirements:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
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