Executive Interpreter - Auslan/ English - Remote
Convo Communications Australia
Date: 20 hours ago
Salary:
A$104,847
per year
Contract type: Full time
Remote
Description
Convo’s mission is to connect humans through innovative and technical communication solutions shaped by cultural experiences. We are a Deaf-owned, Deaf-operated, and we are seeking a like-minded and passionate individual to join our team as an Executive Interpreter to support a new and growing company that aims to deliver the best video interpreting services in Australia!
Convo Australia is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.
At Convo, we redefine what it means to give back. We are all about elevating our community to new heights, and this is not possible without people who share the same passion for our culture and identity. If you feel we’re the place for you, then join us and help us make a difference!
Position Summary
As an Executive Interpreter, your primary responsibility will be to provide internal interpreting services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing staff in an ethical manner. Executive Interpreters exemplify the ideals reflected in ASLIA’s Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct, as well as Convo’s Statement of Mission and Core Values. In doing so, you are responsible for the following:
Responsibilities
Provide Excellent Auslan/English Interpretation Services In a Professional And Competent Manner Within a Variety Of Settings, Register, And Formats, Which Will Involve
Department: Executive Interpreting Services
Supervisor: Executive Interpreting Services Manager
Salary
$104,847.32 + Superannuation
Convo’s mission is to connect humans through innovative and technical communication solutions shaped by cultural experiences. We are a Deaf-owned, Deaf-operated, and we are seeking a like-minded and passionate individual to join our team as an Executive Interpreter to support a new and growing company that aims to deliver the best video interpreting services in Australia!
Convo Australia is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.
At Convo, we redefine what it means to give back. We are all about elevating our community to new heights, and this is not possible without people who share the same passion for our culture and identity. If you feel we’re the place for you, then join us and help us make a difference!
Position Summary
As an Executive Interpreter, your primary responsibility will be to provide internal interpreting services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing staff in an ethical manner. Executive Interpreters exemplify the ideals reflected in ASLIA’s Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct, as well as Convo’s Statement of Mission and Core Values. In doing so, you are responsible for the following:
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate strict adherence to industry-wide and professional ethics at all times
- Maintain the confidentiality of information exchanged in an interpreting situation
- Observe Convo's internal policies and procedures at all times
- Contribute to the development and high morale of the company
- Maintain a friendly, professional appearance in accordance with internal guidelines
- Demonstrate a continuous commitment to professionalism, punctuality, and reliability
- As a Full-Time employee, be available for assignments during operating hours (8:00 am -5:00 pm AEST/AEDT with a one hour scheduled meal break, Monday through Friday) while maintaining flexibility to accept assignments occurring outside of these hours
- Efficiently set up and use computer technology for the purposes of communicating with team members as well as facilitation of video conference interpreting
- Other duties as assigned (not to conflict with responsibilities associated with serving in the role of Interpreter)
Provide Excellent Auslan/English Interpretation Services In a Professional And Competent Manner Within a Variety Of Settings, Register, And Formats, Which Will Involve
- On-site meetings
- Video Conferences
- Off-site meetings
- Provide interpreting services for company owners in various settings and topics
- Multiple participants, via video and/or onsite ranging from two to thirty or more
- Subject matter ranging from light daily assignments to highly complex business, marketing, and technology strategies and solutions
- International Team Members
- Teaming with other interpreters
- Other unique settings
- Three years (minimum) consecutive experience interpreting professionally as a Sign Language Interpreter, preferably in corporate/professional settings
- Demonstrate expressive and receptive fluency with both Auslan and English
- High level of adaptability for working with diverse populations, as well as with leveraging various models of on-site, remote, and team interpreting
- Exemplary interpersonal skills
- Openness to providing and receiving constructive feedback, support, and mentoring in a professional and positive manner
- Have the experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to work in a solitary, fast-paced, environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills in all settings
- Understanding of and willingness to keep up with video technology, trends, and issues
- Ability and confidence to succeed both independently and in team settings
- Basic knowledge of computer technology
- Ethernet connection is required.
- Internet speeds must be at a minimum of 10 MBPS upload / 10 MBPS download required
- Computer with mouse & keyboard
- External Webcam
- Ring Light
- Backdrop
Department: Executive Interpreting Services
Supervisor: Executive Interpreting Services Manager
Salary
$104,847.32 + Superannuation
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