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Be an Interpreter

Sydney Health Care Interpreter Service is a dynamic, fast paced clinical support service.

A career in interpreting and translation is very gratifying. It is a challenging profession, one that keeps you motivated and allows you to work in a diverse range of environments.

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Qualifications

To work with us you need to:

Have NAATI Certification or NAATI Recognition if certification is not available for that language.
Demonstrate capacity to interpret in a health care setting, willingness and ability to attend continuous professional development.
Be able to identify and convey the social and cultural factors affecting health care to ensure high quality performance.
Be able to identify ethical dilemmas and to deal with them in compliance with the AUSIT Code of Ethics.
Have a clear understanding of our service guidelines.

The National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (NAATI) is the standards and certifying authority for translators and interpreters working in Australia. NAATI Certification System evaluates the knowledge and skills needed to practice as a translator or interpreter.

NAATI Certification System Brochure explains the Certification System in simple terms, and what each credential means in practice.

Individuals need to go through the following steps to obtain NAATI Certification and NAATI Recognition.

Complete relevant training
Satisfy English language proficiency
Submit an application
Pass the Ethical Competency Test
Pass the Intercultural Competency Test
Pass the NAATI Certification Test

NAATI Certification may also be obtained through:

Successful completion of a course of studies in translation and/or interpreting at an Australian institution as approved by NAATI;
Providing evidence of a specialised tertiary qualification in translation and/or interpreting obtained from an educational institution overseas;
Providing evidence of membership of a recognised international translating;
Interpreting professional association; or
Providing evidence of advanced standing in translating or interpreting.