This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
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While there are no clear figures on the salaries of Language Specialists in Australia right now, you can expect upwards of a 6-figure salary.
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This is specialist field so there are no clear employment figures for Language Specialsits at this time. However, there are likely to be opportunities to work as an independent consultant, where you shape your own salary through consulting fees and project work.
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Language Specialists are usually degree qualified in their area of expertise (eg, business administration, finance, health, education, justice, journalism, community services) and have excellent interpersonal skills. To launch your career in this emerging field, complete the Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English). You will also benefit from a Bachelor of Linguistics and a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in your specialist language).
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Language Specialist careers
Language Specialists are bilingual or multilingual business professionals who are dedicated to the communication process, especially across cultures and language barriers. They work for government departments, global corporations, justice and correctional institutions, community service organisations, media companies, and non-profits. There are even opportunities to work with the United Nations (UN).
As a language specialist you could be employed by government to explore cultural issues that influence people from a particular region, or by a global business corporation to translate and analyse complex data, or by a humanitarian organisation to interpret dialogue in real-time.
It’s an exciting occupation and there are plenty of opportunities to travel within Australia, work with a range of minority groups, and travel overseas.
