Staff Interpreter (Darwin)

Posted: 05/05/2026

Closing Date: 29/05/2026

Job Type:

Contract

Location:

Darwin

Job Category:

Interpreting

Job Description

About the role:

We're looking for someone for a six-month fixed-term placement in Darwin. The Staff Interpreter will be proactive in enabling the Interpreting Service to respond to the access needs of Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard-of-Hearing people by providing high-quality Auslan interpreting in a variety of situations through both face-to-face and online bookings.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

Provide high-quality, accurate communication access for all customers via face-to-face and online Auslan interpreting

Work collaboratively with the Customer Bookings Team to ensure bookings are filled as required and time is utilised effectively

Maintain accurate administrative records as required

Abide by the ASLIA Code of Ethics and our organisational Code of Conduct

This role includes: Rent assistance ($227/week) and access to a pool car

About you:

In your application, let us know if you have these key skills and experience:

Demonstrated experience in various interpreting settings

An in depth understanding and knowledge of NAATI and the ASLIA Code of Ethics

Robust work ethic and professional approach

Excellent listening, interpretation, and communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision and/or with a team

Punctual and reliable

Flexibility to accommodate and adapt to short notice schedule changes throughout the workday

Positive attitude and willingness to embody and uphold Deaf Connect’s values of Heart, Courage, and Discovery.

Sound administration skills, including ability to use/learn Microsoft Outlook and Teams, and timesheet systems.

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to represent and promote the service in a professional manner

It is required to have these skills:

NAATI Certification
- Certified Interpreter Level or higher

Driver’s licence

About Us:

Deaf Connect is the largest, whole-of-life service provider and social impact organisation for Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Australians. We stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture and language.

Our organisational values of Heart, Courage, and Discovery stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture, and language.

We offer an attractive benefits program including:

Salary packaging, enabling you to make huge savings on tax and maximise your pay

Flexibility regarding working arrangements

Discount membership to gyms and facilities throughout Australia

Free annual flu vaccinations

Free comprehensive online learning portal

Free financial wellness support through our default super fund Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qqs37