Healthcare Interpreter - Casual Bank

Job Description

Career Opportunities: Healthcare Interpreter - Casual Bank (46015) Reference Number:46015: Healthcare Interpreter - Casual Bank Employment Type: Casual (CS) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation, we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community-minded, inclusive and progressive is unmatched.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth being the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be! The Role: An opportunity exists for enthusiastic interpreters to join the newly created Casual Bank in the Transcultural and Language Services (TALS) team at Northern Health. We are seeking interpreters from a broad range of languages including Arabic, Macedonian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Urdu, Persian, Dari, Cantonese & many more. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply. The role is a casual bank position where you may be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health Campuses. This role requires: Must have NAATI Certification Experience working as an Interpreter, particularly in the health sector Valid Working with Children Check Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks as required Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills A willingness to participate in service delivery activities and demonstrate a commitment to continued quality improvement Commitment to ongoing professional development Next Steps: If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. Applications close on 02 February 2025 Why work at Northern Health? We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes: Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space State of the art facilities and campus partnerships A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’ Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library For a glimpse of life at NH, click here. Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged. All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza. #J-18808-Ljbffr