Indooroopilly State High School invites applications from enthusiastic and highly motivated Employee Sign Language Interpreters for this part-time position of two days per week until 11th December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
It would be highly desirable for the successful applicant to possess a National Accredited Authority of Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) Level 3 - Professional Level certification, as well as experience interpreting in the education context and familiarity with key Department of Education terminology.
This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.41FTE), 30 hours per fortnight.
Welcome to Indooroopilly State High SchooI
Indooroopilly State High School is a co-educational Independent Public School with an excellent tradition and reputation for student success. We are a school for young adults where we expect our students to develop self-discipline and social responsibility within a nurturing environment. High standards of academic and vocational learning are fostered, and we seek to motivate and enthuse students to enjoy balanced academic, artistic, cultural, sporting and community service experiences as they forge meaningful future pathways.
We are proud to celebrate the multicultural and socio-economic diversity of our school community. We proudly stand for learning, caring for one another and discipline based on reciprocal respect.
Your opportunity
As The Employee Sign Language Interpreter You Will
* Undertake interpreting duties (English > Auslan > English) for deaf and hard of hearing DoE staff to ensure access to meetings, professional development and to produce translations for resource production.
* Undertake calendar and financial management for additional interpreters when more than one interpreter is required.
The Employee Sign Language Interpreter reports to the Director, State-wide Services, Curriculum, Reviews, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Schools and Student Support, Early Childhood and State Schools.
Your role
Responsibilities Include
* Provide a full range of interpreting/transliterating services for deaf and hard of hearing employees at all levels of the department.
* Interpret a range of departmental conversations, meetings, training sessions, conferences, interviews, appraisals, counselling sessions or other requested events.
* Provide interpretation for pre-recorded materials such as stories, lessons and announcements using video editing tools.
* Interpret for deaf parents to ensure access to department events and meetings including those with principles and corporate officers.
* Interpret for hearing employees who cannot use sign language in circumstances where required with staff such as principals, guidance officers and corporate officers.
* Perform a range of interpreting duties across a number of sites in the South East Corner which may include but not be limited to schools, corporate offices, sports and recreation venues and conference centres etc.
* Coordinate interpreting schedule conflicts and reschedule short notice priorities as they occur.
* Organise additional interpreters to partner for longer interpreting roles or when in-house interpreter is not available.
* Organise interpreting services upon employee request and track interpreter usage.
* Adhere to the National Accredited Authority of Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) Code of Ethics for interpreters at all times.
Other Responsibilities (as Required)
* Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor nominated delegate.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
* Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group
Education & Training