Working as a translator in Australia Thread poster: EstherCC
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Hello, I am a translator from Spain and I'd like to spend a year working in Australia. Does anyone know if it is "easy" to find a job as a translator there? I know that most Australian companies require the NAATI accreditation and asking for the recognition of my bachelor's degree costs more than $1000. So does anybody know if it is worth it? Should I try to get the recognition of my degree? Thank you very much for all your answers and your help. Esther. | | | Mel R Local time: 15:03 Italian to English + ... NAATI accreditation | May 31, 2017 |
Hi Esther, Yes, most Australian translation companies will require you have NAATI accreditation and your bachelor's degree alone may not be enough, even if you pay to get it officially recognised. On the other hand, if you have a freelance translation business and have already built the beginnings of a client base before going abroad, it shouldn't matter too much where in the world you are while you work! | | | Vanda Nissen Australia Local time: 00:03 Member (2008) English to Russian + ... Visa options | May 31, 2017 |
If you intend to apply for a working visa as a translator, then NAATI accreditation is mandatory. If you are just going to spend this year on a work and holiday visa, your options would be limited. I am not even sure if you can work as a translator, unless you could find an in-house job. You will certainly need to check it with the authorities first. | | | Sheila Wilson Spain Local time: 15:03 Member (2007) English + ... 1-year working visa for young people? | May 31, 2017 |
Vanda Nissen wrote: If you are just going to spend this year on a work and holiday visa, your options would be limited. I am not even sure if you can work as a translator, unless you could find an in-house job. You will certainly need to check it with the authorities first. I think they like you to be doing work that benefits Australia, for example working for one of their enormous, labour-intensive farms. | |
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Vanda Nissen Australia Local time: 00:03 Member (2008) English to Russian + ...
Sheila Wilson wrote: I think they like you to be doing work that benefits Australia, for example working for one of their enormous, labour-intensive farms. This was my impression as well, Sheila. It can be extended for 12 more months after the first year but as far as I know primarily, it is indeed, farm work. It is intended for young people from a few countries (including Spanish nationals). There is also a different type of visa, called temporary work visa but this one would require a sponsor. Esther needs to find an employer first who will be willing to sponsor her work visa. In a nutshell, NAATI accreditation is not the first thing to do here. | | | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Working as a translator in Australia Protemos translation business management system | Create your account in minutes, and start working! 3-month trial for agencies, and free for freelancers!
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