Who can apply

All applicants are required to be certified from the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) (where available).

For translators & interpreters to be considered for the TIS National panel they must:

• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen residing in Australia
• be 18 years of age or older
• hold the required NAATI credentials in your language.

We will consider appointing practitioners to the panel in any language if they hold a NAATI Certified credential (or higher). All other levels of certification are subject to demand and current priorities.

We are also seeking new translators & interpreters for languages to support new and emerging communities settling in Australia. In languages where NAATI certification is not available, we prefer applicants with a NAATI Recognised Practising credential.

Providing services in multiple languages

Language practitioners can only provide services in languages included in a signed Agreement of Standing Offer with TIS National.

We require you to have NAATI credential (where it is available) and TIS approval before you can provide services in multiple languages. If TIS appoints you to provide services in more than one language, the languages will be listed on your TIS Online profile.

If you think you meet the requirements in more than one language, please contact the Language Practitioner team.

The panel appointment process

When TIS National appoints new language practitioners to the panel, the process to expect is:

1. Submit the application form, including required documentation.
2. We will assess your qualifications, experience and availability to decide if your application will progress to the next stage.
3. We may conduct an interview with you. You can prepare for your interview by developing your understanding of the Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT) Code of Ethics and preparing some of your own examples to demonstrate your understanding of the code.
4. TIS National will email you about the outcome of your application.
5. If your application has been found suitable, we will send you an a Agreement of Standing Offer to sign and request some payroll related paperwork
6. You attend a mandatory one on one induction for new panel appointees with a TIS National Language Practitioner team member. This includes a TIS National overview and other important information.
7. After each step has been undertaken, your appointment to the TIS panel will be complete. You will receive your TIS ID and your profile will be activated so you can start accepting assignments.

Receiving payments

As a practitioner for TIS National, your pay will depend on the number of assignments offered, accepted and completed by you, so your pay will vary during each fortnightly pay cycle.

TIS translators & interpreters are contracted as individuals not as a business therefore you do not require an Australian Business Number (ABN). TIS National automatically deducts tax from your pay and superannuation is paid to a superannuation fund of your choice.