Translation and Interpreting: Opportunities in AU and Overseas (Online)
This session covers:
- What type of work is typical for translators and interpreters, such as in-house or freelance?
- Is there a clear pathway for a language student to upgrade their skills and become a translator or interpreter?
- How do you market yourself when starting out as a translator or interpreter in this diverse employment landscape?
You will have the opportunity to ask questions to leading industry professionals working in relevant roles and hear their experiences, stories and advice.
All registered students will receive a recording of the session.
Meet our panel



In Australia, Renata completed an Occupational Therapy degree at the University of Sydney. She worked as an Occupational Therapist for many years before investing in her passion for languages and becoming a professional translator in 2009. She has worked as a freelance translator since then. Renata also studied a graduate certificate in Applied Linguistics at Monash University and completed a graduate certificate in Translating and Interpreting at RMIT University in 2020.
She has been a member of the Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT) since 2013. She has always been an active member of the AUSIT QLD branch, taking up the position of Branch Secretary for four years (2015 – 2019) and recently been elected as the QLD Branch Professional Development Coordinator.

He has been heavily involved in the T&I industry association (i.e., AUSIT). Prior to this, he worked as a public servant in the Queensland Government in Brisbane and the Department of Home Affairs at the Australian Embassy, Beijing, where he carried out translation and interpreting assignments on a regular basis.
About HASS Career Seminar Series
The HASS Career Seminar Series invites HASS industry and alumni to participate in online panel discussions where students have the opportunity to ask questions and learn how the panel used their HASS degrees and skills to help them transition into careers after graduation.
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