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Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

English Tutor

An English Tutor helps non-native speakers improve their English skills, focusing on reading, writing, and speaking in individual or group settings.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

ESL Teacher

An ESL Teacher instructs non-English speakers in language skills, following TESOL programs and adapting lessons for diverse student needs.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

ELICOS Teacher

An ELICOS Teacher instructs international students in English, designing engaging lessons to improve their language skills for academic and professional success.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

EFL Teacher

An EFL Teacher helps non-native speakers improve their English skills through tailored lessons and engaging activities in various settings.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Language Teacher

Language Teachers offer private and group ESL classes, assessing skills, preparing materials, and grading coursework, often abroad.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Japanese Translator

Japanese Translators are fluent in Japanese, skilled in kanji and kana, translating text, proofreading, and sometimes interpreting audio material.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Japanese Interpreter

Japanese Interpreters convert Japanese speech into English and other languages, facilitating communication in various settings like conferences, legal proceedings, and media.

Avg yearly income $69,992
Skill level Advanced

International Business Translator

An International Business Translator facilitates cross-language communication by translating documents, interpreting meetings, and ensuring clarity.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Advanced

Conference Interpreter Translator

Conference Interpreter Translators facilitate real-time communication at events by interpreting speeches, needing strong language skills.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Italian Teacher

An Italian Teacher instructs students in the Italian language and culture, preparing engaging lessons to enhance their language skills.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Language Specialist

Language Specialists are bilingual professionals facilitating cross-cultural communication for organisations, translating and interpreting complex dialogues.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in language

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
11021NAT

Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL)
Blended
26 weeks
$500 - $6,840
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
EALD Teacher English Tutor ESL Teacher
Language Tutor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
EALD Teacher English Tutor ESL Teacher Language Tutor + 1 more
11223NAT

Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes
Blended
4 months
$7,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
English Tutor ESL Teacher English Teacher
Program Coordinator Education Consultant Education Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
English Tutor ESL Teacher English Teacher Program Coordinator Education Consultant Education Coordinator + 3 more
10985NAT

Certificate II in Routine English for Speakers of Other Languages
Blended
4 months
$4,380
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Assistant English Teacher Trainee Childcare Assistant
Retail Assistant Receptionist Library Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Assistant English Teacher Trainee Childcare Assistant Retail Assistant Receptionist Library Assistant + 3 more
PSP60822

Advanced Diploma of Translating
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
French Translator German Translator International Business Translator
Japanese Translator Chinese Translator Russian Translator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
French Translator German Translator International Business Translator Japanese Translator Chinese Translator Russian Translator + 3 more
10730NAT

Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English for Further Study
On Campus
9 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Student Support Officer Teacher's Aide ESL Teacher
Community Liaison Officer School Administration Officer Language Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Student Support Officer Teacher's Aide ESL Teacher Community Liaison Officer School Administration Officer Language Teacher + 3 more

Bachelor of Business (International Business)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $105,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Import/Export Manager Trade Manager Supply Chain Manager
International Business Translator International Trade Specialist International Banker Foreign Service Officer Global Management Consultant
+ 5 more

Bachelor of Computer Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 6 years
$0 - $48,969
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Computer Architect Senior Data Scientist Bioinformatics Scientist
Firmware Engineer Computational Linguist Software Designer Computer Systems Engineer Predictive Modeller Applied Mathematician Algorithm Engineer Gameplay Programmer Applications Engineer .NET Developer Systems Designer Senior Systems Engineer Programmer Software Developer PHP Developer Java Developer Analyst Programmer Solutions Designer Cloud Architect Sitecore Developer Integration Engineer Software Engineer Data Scientist
+ 23 more

Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $92,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Primary School Teacher English Tutor Vocational Education Trainer
STEM Teacher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Primary School Teacher English Tutor Vocational Education Trainer STEM Teacher + 1 more

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $73,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
STEM Teacher Chemistry Teacher Visual Arts Teacher
Philosophy Teacher Physics Teacher Athletic Director Biology Teacher Italian Teacher Vocational Education Trainer Dance Teacher English Tutor Science Teacher High School Teacher Secondary School Teacher Humanities Teacher German Teacher
+ 13 more

Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$6,750 - $67,699
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
TESOL Teacher EALD Teacher ESL Teacher
EFL Teacher ELICOS Teacher
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
TESOL Teacher EALD Teacher ESL Teacher EFL Teacher ELICOS Teacher + 2 more
11020NAT

Diploma of English Language Teaching (TESOL)
On Campus, Online
18 months
$0 - $4,860
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Tutor ESL Teacher English Tutor
Vocational Education Trainer EALD Teacher English Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Tutor ESL Teacher English Tutor Vocational Education Trainer EALD Teacher English Teacher + 3 more
PSP50922

Diploma of Interpreting
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 7 months
$0 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Russian Translator Interpreter Translator German Translator
International Business Translator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Russian Translator Interpreter Translator German Translator International Business Translator + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Ancient Greek)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Classics Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Classics Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Classics Teacher Academic Researcher History Teacher
Historical Researcher Historian Archaeological Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Classics Teacher Academic Researcher History Teacher Historical Researcher Historian Archaeological Consultant + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Applied Linguistics)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,591
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Applied Linguist Language Tutor Japanese Language Teacher
Language Teacher Writer Interpreter Translator Foreign Language Analyst Japanese Translator Japanese Interpreter French Teacher Language Analyst
+ 8 more

Bachelor of Arts (Arabic)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (Chinese)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chinese Translator Chinese Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chinese Translator Chinese Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chinese Translator Language Teacher Foreign Language Analyst
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chinese Translator Language Teacher Foreign Language Analyst

Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies Advanced)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$37,212 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Specialist Chinese Translator Chinese Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Specialist Chinese Translator Chinese Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Studies Intermediate)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$37,212 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chinese Teacher Chinese Translator Language Specialist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chinese Teacher Chinese Translator Language Specialist
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