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Language Analysts are multilingual professionals who specialise in interpreting and translating between English and foreign languages. They are fluent in at least two languages and are able to read and analyse special purpose texts that require translation. While the focus of this role is on written translations, you may sometimes be called to act as a verbal translator between parties, particularly if you are fluent in a minority or specialist language.
As a language analyst you could be translating foreign identity documents into English for an international student visa, acting as a translator between a social welfare officer and their client, or transcribing foreign language dialogue for a government agency.
Language Analysts and translators generally earn between $80,000-$90,000 per annum. You can increase your earning capacity by offering consulting services to government departments and high-profile corporations and non-profits.
This is specialist field so there are no clear employment figures for this occupation. Language Analysts are employed (or hired under contract) by government departments, prisons and correctional facilities, healthcare agencies, refugee detention centres.
Language Analysts are fluent in English and at least one other language, they also have outstanding communications skills and attention to detail.
To launch your career in this field you will need the Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English) (which focuses on translating conversations and dialogue between English and another language), and the Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (which focuses on translating texts between English and another langage).
Additionally, if you are not a native speaker of your second language, you may benefit from completing a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in your chosen language).
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Here are some potential career pathways within language. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Language
English Teacher Trainee
$700 weekly pay
Chinese Translator
$1,250 weekly pay
English Tutor
$1,050 weekly pay
ESL Teacher
$1,150 weekly pay
Foreign Language Analyst
French Teacher
French Translator
German Teacher
German Translator
Indonesian Language Teacher
International Business Translator
Japanese Translator
Language Teacher
Russian Interpreter
Russian Translator
Interpreter Translator
$1,350 weekly pay
Language Specialist
$1,500 weekly pay