Vision Australia records a wide variety of material at the Kooyong studios, ranging from popular, mainstream titles and award winners, to airport reads and romantic novels.

We’re after female storytellers with a really good vocal range who can make a book reach a younger audience. The narrator must sound like a late teenager or a young adult telling the story as most titles currently available are a first-person narration story. We require a sensitive and intelligent interpretation of the fiction material, understanding how to express and pace it accordingly.

Prospective narrators must be available for a 3-hour recording session, whilst operating the equipment in the studios at Kooyong at least once a week from Monday to Friday, not weekends.

You will be able to pre-read/prepare the book and we can offer a range of recording sessions throughout the day, with flexible times during business hours.

Please note that all suitable applications must undergo the completion of a reading audition.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• English speaking fluency and literacy

• Research skills to ensure correct pronunciation and accuracy

• Time management skills

• Working with minimal supervision

• Attention to detail

• Basic computer literacy skills

DESIRABLE SKILLS (NOT ESSENTIAL)

• Performance or broadcasting skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Working with people who are blind or have low vision

TIME REQUIRED

We ask that prospective narrators be available for a 3-hour recording session at least once a week (Monday to Friday during business hours, not weekends).

We can offer a range of recording sessions throughout the day with starting/finishing times being flexible.