Download flyer here: 20120517101724328

We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified I & T practitioners to be placed on an eligibility list for casual tutors to be used when needed. The successful applicant must have:

• NAATI accreditation at Interpreter and/or Translator levels (former level 3) in any of the following languages (Chinese, French,
• German, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Russian and Spanish )
• A degree in I&T or related area
• Teaching experience in the I&T area
• Practical experience as I&T

If you are interested, please send a page long letter to express your interest addressing the above criteria together with a full curriculum vitae to Dr Mira Kim (email), the I & T Program convenor.

We have a low number of registered participants at the moment. The closing date for the course has been extended to 22 May.
Please refer to the attached document: Registration and Information

Kind regards,

Eva Adamkiewicz

email

AUSIT QLD 4th Mini Conference, 9th June 2012, at The University of Queensland
A fantastic opportunity to catch up on all the latest T&I news

AUSIT QLD cordially invites you to its 4th Annual Mini Conference at the UQ St. Lucia Campus, Brisbane on 9 June 2012. Boost your professional knowledge and learn about the latest trends and developments in the T&I industry.

This year’s Mini Conference will feature a range of presentations and workshops from language professionals, keen to discuss the latest developments in their special area of expertise: ethics, CPD, technology and much more. There will also be ample opportunity to mingle with industry colleagues to exchange ideas and information, and make new friends along the way.

Don’t miss out on this valuable chance to catch up on what is happening in the world of T&I.

Date: Saturday, 9 June 2012
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (registrations open from 8:30 am onwards)
Where: University of Queensland, St. Lucia Campus, Building 24, Room S304
RSVP: By Friday, 1 June 2012 by registering at
http://ausitqld2012.eventbrite.com.au/

Registration fees (morning tea, light lunch and afternoon tea included)
AUSIT Members: AUD 55.00 (Early Bird Fee – register by 25/05/2012: AUD 40.00)
Non-AUSIT: AUD 100.00 (Early Bird Fee – register by 25/05/2012: AUD 70.00)
Students: AUD 35.00 (Early Bird Fee – register by 25/05/2012: AUD 15.00*)
* valid for UQ School of Languages students only

Participants are awarded 40 PD points for this event. Looking forward to seeing you there!

The AUSIT Queensland Branch

Date: May 22nd, 2012
Time: 8.30pm Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, 8.00pm Darwin, Adelaide, 6.30pm Perth (10.30am UTC)
Check the time where you live here:
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html

A unique opportunity to participate in a discussion of the art of translating children’s literature with a master in the field, Sarah Ardizzone.

Since 1997, Sarah has published over forty translations. She has also developed a special interest in translating urban slang, having spent time (on a grant from the French Book Office) living in Marseille to pick up ‘Beur’ verlan.

Sarah has won a string of awards for translations of children’s literature. Her recent translations include School Blues by Daniel Pennac (of which Michael Morpurgo says: “Every education minister, every teacher, every parent should read this”), published by MacLehose Press and on which she collaborated with Quentin Blake. Her translation of Joann Sfar’s graphic novel version of The Little Prince was chosen as one of the New York Times’ Notable Books of 2010.

She is currently working on the Vango series by Timothée de Fombelle for Walker Books. Her translation of Black Bazaar by Congolese author Alain Mabanckou, about the dandies of Brazzaville, will be published by Serpent’s Tail this July. Sarah has also struck up a very creative working relationship with picture book publishers Phoenix Yard Books, for whom she has translated Marjolaine Leray’s Little Red Hood and Mr Leon’s Paris by Barroux.

This webinar will be in the form of an informal discussion between Sarah Ardizzone and an interviewer. Attendees will be invited to submit their questions in advance for a considered response, or live, on the day, time permitting.

Cost: GBP 20
For more information, including how to register, click here:
http://www.ecpdwebinars.co.uk/events_80636.html

All webinars are recorded, so if you miss the live session, you will be able to view the recording as many times as you like for up to 90 days after the event. Registrations close 2 hours before the webinar start time.

AUSIT CPD point claims: please use the “Additional activities” box on page 10 of your logbook (http://www.ausit.org/page/cpd_events.html) , entering date, title of webinar and a value of 20 points for this event.

This webinar is provided and managed by eCPD Webinars. Please direct any inquiries to eCPD Webinars

… AUSIT National Council invites applications for a new, part-time position.

Lifelong learning is highly regarded within AUSIT. Members are required to demonstrate activity in continuous professional development (“CPD”).

Revalidation of NAATI accreditations that comes into effect in July 2012 will mean a whole new generation of T/I practitioners who will look to their professional association as the main source of advice, information and resources (events) for continuing professional development.

AUSIT is facing increased expectations to deliver relevant, high quality CPD events to a much greater number of practitioners than before. Traditionally we have relied on volunteer work, which cannot be taken for granted. For the professional organisation to appear professional, AUSIT needs to engage its best performers on a commercial basis. By announcing a new employment position, AUSIT continues to transition from volunteering towards paid professional delivery. For further details on the background to this step, please do not hesitate to contact Annamaria Arnall at email.

Key responsibilities

• Design, setup, implement, maintain and administer AUSIT’s national professional development strategy in cooperation with the National Council and local branch committees.
• Current target: 3 face-to-face events in each branch and 4 webinars per year, distributed across core topics – such as T&I skills, ethics, personal development and business skill enhancement
• Liaise with members of AUSIT and the public, develop and maintain links with relevant institutions and organizations
• Administer PD points
• Other adhoc tasks as identified from time to time.

Selection criteria
Strongly desirable

1. Demonstrated understanding of the Australian translating and interpreting industry
2. Qualifications and demonstrated experience as a translator or interpreter, preferably both
3. Demonstrated business acumen and business skills including cost control, budgeting, marketing
4. Demonstrated experience in teaching adults and/or designing courses and programmes for adults
5. Demonstrated experience in delivering courses/contents both face-to-face and online.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the roles of AUSIT and NAATI in the industry
• Experience in working for/with not-for-profit organizations
• International experience / knowledge of overseas translation and interpreting markets and professional development
• Basic modern computing skills/understanding of databases/websites.

Personal Attributes
Ability to:

• Work in a team setting, work remotely / from home
• Think outside the box, see the big picture, and lead proactively
• Manage diverging opinions and priorities
• Communicate with diverse audiences.

Other Requirements

• Adhere and contribute to AUSIT and workplace policies
• Be of good standing in the wider translation and interpreting community
• Able to travel when required
• Must have right to work in Australia.

Conditions

• Remuneration is negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Initial contract for 4 months, including a probationary period of 2 months.
• Contract is expandable, depending on continued commercial viability or funding.

Please send a statement addressing all selection criteria, resume and other relevant documents (such as references) to the Executive Officer at email by 8 June 2012.

AUSIT reserves the right not to fill the position.

Annamaria Arnall
AUSIT National President

The closing date for early bird registrations for the annual New Zealand
Society of Translators and Interpreters (NZSTI) Conference has been extended
by another week to 15 May 2012.

To register or for more information please go to
http://www.nzsti.org/annual-conference/

As a result of its Memorandum of Understanding with NZSTI, AUSIT members are
able to take advantage of the special NZSTI members’ rates.

Patrick Geddes / NZSTI

Nicole Adams will introduce us to social media marketing and the art of establishing an online reputation. She will help us navigate the do’s and don’ts, demonstrate useful social media marketing tools, and take us through the features of Proz.com, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Following the presentation there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion as well as networking with other language professionals.

Nicole is an experienced translator and editor, and a member of the AUSIT SA/NT branch. She makes good use of social media to promote her company, NYA Translations Services, which provides professional English and German language solutions with a focus on marketing, advertising and business communications. Visit http://www.nicole-y-adams.com/

Date: Saturday 2 June, 10am to 12 noon
Venue: Education Development Centre, Milner Street, Hindmarsh 5007
Cost: AUSIT/ASLIA members $35, non-members $50, students $25.
Register online at http://www.eventbrite.com.au/event/3502101881

Law Week events in general are open to the public but sometimes bookings are
required. Just visit the link below and sign up for any of the Law Week
events of your liking. You will be able to claim CPD points by entering the
details in your logbook. Box 5:1 will apply and 10 points per event.

http://www.victorialawfoundation.org.au/news-a-events/law-week/calendar

Kind regards,
Denise Formica
PD Co-ordinator, Vic/Tas Branch Committee

As AAV caters for a large demographic of culturally and linguistically diverse populations, we would encourage the attendance of Interpreters and Translators from diverse languages.

The flyer can be downloaded here: pdf file (229KB)

Please promote these workshops and circulate to your networks.

Note: this event is worth 20 CPD points in 5.2 on page 10 of the logbook.

Thank you and kind regards,

Claire Naffah
Diversity Officer / Strategic Initiatives
Alzheimer’s Australia VIC
98-104 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn Victoria, 3122
P: (03) 9816 5794
F: (03) 9816 5733
M: 0417 128 235
E: email