Vision Australia is a leading national organisation supporting people who are blind or have low vision. Our Audio Production team records a wide variety of material at our Kooyong studios, including popular mainstream titles, award winning fiction, and novels from our accessible library collection.

We are seeking male narrators with a lighter, younger sounding voice to record teenage and young adult and first person fiction titles. These titles require a narrator who can authentically connect with a younger audience through an expressive, engaging delivery.

What you’ll be doing:

• Recording young adult and first person fiction titles from our library collection

• Delivering a sensitive and intelligent interpretation of fiction material

• Using strong pacing, clarity, and expression to bring stories to life

• Pre reading and preparing material prior to recording

• Operating recording equipment in a supported studio environment

Who we’re looking for:

This role would suit late teenagers or young adults, or older volunteers with a youthful vocal quality.

It is particularly suitable for secondary or university students studying Drama, Literature, or Performance, or anyone enthusiastic about storytelling with a clear, expressive voice.

Skills and Attributes:

• Performance or broadcasting skills

• English speaking fluency and literacy

• Confidence reading fiction aloud

• Ability to interpret and pace material suitable for a younger audience

• Research skills to ensure correct pronunciation and accuracy

• Time management skills

• Working with minimal supervision

• Attention to detail

• Basic computer literacy skills

• Reliability and commitment to a regular weekly session

Time required:

• 3 hour recording session once per week

• Monday to Friday during business hours (no weekends)

• Based at Kooyong studios

• Ideally a regular weekly commitment (after school where possible)