Provide high-quality interpreter services to support safe and effective patient care, at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Certified Arabic Interpreter 

Why Join RMH?

• Provide high-quality interpreter services to support safe and effective patient care
• Join a collaborative team delivering interpreter and translation services across RMH
• 0.6 EFT Fixed term until December 2026

About the role

As part of our multidisciplinary Allied Health team, you will join an experienced in-house Interpreter Service providing responsive interpreter and translation services across The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Working in inpatient, emergency and outpatient settings, you will help patients, families and clinicians communicate effectively, supporting safe, inclusive and person-centred care throughout the patient journey.

Our team of 21, including interpreters, a booking clerk and the Manager, works collaboratively to deliver high-quality language services across all RMH sites, making a meaningful difference to the care and experience of our diverse community.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide accurate, timely and ethical interpreting services in accordance with professional standards and organisational policies.
• Support effective communication between patients, families and clinicians to enable safe, person-centred care.
• Build collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to culturally responsive service delivery.
• Participate in quality improvement, service planning and other initiatives that enhance interpreter and translation services.

About You

• Current NAATI Interpreter and Translator certification in Arabic, with a commitment to supporting safe, timely and person-centred care.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, consumers, carers, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Previous interpreting experience in a healthcare setting, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and respond effectively in emergent situations.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
• Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.

Position Description

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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.