❓ Question regarding the allocation of interpreting jobs at Royal Perth Hospital, specifically addressing fairness and accreditation levels. The answer outlines the prioritisation process based on NAATI accreditation and other complexities.
AnsweredQoN 5836Legislative Assembly
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I refer to interpreters employed as casuals by the Department of Health at Royal Perth Hospital and ask: (a) how are interpreting jobs allocated; (b) are interpreting jobs allocated equally amongst accredited interpreters in each required language; and (c) if not, why not?
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Answered
18 October 2016
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
35 days
(a) The process of allocating casual interpreting jobs to Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is prioritised as following:
1. Professional interpreters (NAATI accredited professional level);
2. Paraprofessional interpreters (NAATI accredited paraprofessional level); and
3. Non-accredited interpreters/language aids (where there is no formal qualification or NAATI accreditation obtainable, for example with new and emerging languages and some Aboriginal languages).
Other complexities taken into account when allocating interpreting jobs include:
(b) As far as practicable, and taking into account accreditation level and other complexities described in (a), jobs are allocated equally amongst interpreters in each language.
(c) Not applicable.
1. Professional interpreters (NAATI accredited professional level);
2. Paraprofessional interpreters (NAATI accredited paraprofessional level); and
3. Non-accredited interpreters/language aids (where there is no formal qualification or NAATI accreditation obtainable, for example with new and emerging languages and some Aboriginal languages).
Other complexities taken into account when allocating interpreting jobs include:
(b) As far as practicable, and taking into account accreditation level and other complexities described in (a), jobs are allocated equally amongst interpreters in each language.
(c) Not applicable.
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