Professional Interpreter Karen

• Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria with a purpose 
• Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding alongside a highly committed team 
• Enjoy work life balance in our stunning region just minutes away from the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean road
• Temporary part-time opportunity, 48hrs/fortnight (parental leave relief) with ADOs, 5 weeks leave(pro-rata) & great salary packaging benefits  

About the role 

As the professional interpreter of Karen you will provide on-site, telephone and video interpreting services across all Barwon Health sites as required. You will undertake interpreter booking functions. Work in inpatient and outpatient services to support patients and families make informed decisions regarding their health and wellbeing. You will maintain professionalism, confidentiality while always staying culturally sensitive.

Key responsibilities 

• Provide face to face, telephone, and video interpreting across Barwon Health sites
• Ensure all work is completed accurately on time and in accordance with Barwon Health policies and procedures
• Identify opportunities for improvement to the programs and processes
• Monitor interpreter bookings
• Escalate enquiries/ issues as required

What we’re looking for 

• Displays and promotes correct documentation techniques and initiates regular documentation auditing to ensure legal, professional and organisational standards are met and maintained
• Abide by the Organisation’s requirements pertaining to appropriate Information Security and Information Management regulations and report an accidental or malicious breach of these regulations to the appropriate department
• Ensure patient information is accurate and only released in line with the Health Records Act requirements

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits 

• Living expenses capped at $9,010 

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

Diversity and inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.