The WA parliamentary question seeks information on the employment of interpreters and translators within the Health Department, including staffing levels, qualifications, and pay rates. The answer provides details on full-time interpreters, casual translators, qualification assessment, and pay scales.

AnsweredQoN 1060Legislative Council
Asked
27 April 2005
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(1) How many interpreters and/or translators are employed by the Health Department?
(2) For how many hours a week are they employed?
(3) How are their qualifications assessed?
(4) What is their rate of pay?

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Answered
18 May 2005
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
21 days
7 full-time. (2) Translators are employed on a needs (casual) basis. Across the health system there are 7 who work full time. (3) National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters. (4) Rate of pay varies between $19.62 per hour to $42.50 per hour depending on level of interpreting competence. Out of hours payments are higher.
(2) Translators are employed on a needs (casual) basis. Across the health system there are 7 who work full time. (3) National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters. (4) Rate of pay varies between $19.62 per hour to $42.50 per hour depending on level of interpreting competence. Out of hours payments are higher.
(3) National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters. (4) Rate of pay varies between $19.62 per hour to $42.50 per hour depending on level of interpreting competence. Out of hours payments are higher.
(4) Rate of pay varies between $19.62 per hour to $42.50 per hour depending on level of interpreting competence. Out of hours payments are higher.

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