EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Casual Auslan Interpreters

We are actively seeking Expressions of Interest to join our casual pool of Auslan Interpreters in our Student Life area. A minimum NAATI Certified Provisional or Certified Interpreter level is required and a tertiary qualification relevant to interpreting (Diploma of Interpreting or higher) and relevant, substantial experience in interpreting between Auslan and English.

This position operates across our Box Hill, Lilydale, and City Campuses. The hourly rates are as follows:

• Business Hours (8am - 6pm weekdays) - $60 per hour
• After Hours (outside of business hours) - $70 per hour

What you'll do:

The Auslan Interpreter provides professional and accurate interpreting to students whose language preference is Auslan in a way which supports a high-quality learning experience. This position will interpret in in-person classes, in online classes, and on other occasions such as meetings, excursions, enrolment processes and graduation events as required.

The Auslan Interpreter is a member of the Student Life team in the Student Experience Portfolio. This position is responsible for working professionally with all Student Life staff, BHI teachers, Learning Support Workers, Customer Service staff and students requiring Auslan interpreting services.

About you:

• Your values align to ours. Together we are curious, trustworthy and compassionate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the needs of people who are Deaf, hard of hearing or who experience barriers to participation and of the values and legislative framework that inform quality disability support services in an educational setting.
• Committed to the public interest and operating in a manner that is consistent with the BHI Code of Conduct and the ASLIA Code of Ethics.
• Victorian Working with Children Check clearance
• National Police Check clearance

About us:

We are proud to be a leading education provider with a strong reputation for delivering high quality educational outcomes.

Our organisation comprises of Box Hill Institute (Box Hill & Lilydale locations) and Centre for Adult Education (Melbourne CBD) as well as partnerships across various external sites in Victoria.

We are committed to a highly motivated and aligned workforce, so we'll be by your side to enable you, help you grow, and offer you benefits which enhance your work life balance.

Staff benefits:

We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. This includes but is not limited to:

• On-site parking (Box Hill and Lilydale campus')
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs
• Access to health & wellbeing benefits and resources, including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
• Support student learning at our Barbershop with $5 haircuts, shaves and grooming as well as discounted treatments at our Day Spa and Beauty Salons located at our Elgar campus
• Discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our floristry, beauticians, restaurant, Vet & dog grooming

APPLY NOW

All applications must be submitted online and include a current resume.

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Samuel Edward, (Manager - Student Accessibility Support Services) via samuel.edward@boxhill.edu.au.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

Box Hill Institute is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance towards the harm or abuse of children and young people. We believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. All employees, volunteers, contractors and service providers are required to promote a culture of child safety, comply with the Child Safe Standards and other relevant legislation and reporting obligations of suspected child abuse as per the Institute's Child Safety Policy and Procedures. All employees are required to hold and maintain a current, valid Working with Children Check for the duration of their employment at their own expense.

Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute's pre-conditions for employment.

Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.