Queensland Health Interpreter Service

Working as an interpreter for Queensland Health

The Queensland Health Interpreter Service was estabished in November 2007. Interpreting services in Queensland Health are based on:

1. the use of staff or internal NAATI accredited or recognized interpreters where possible (ie. where demand for a language is high enough)
2. all other interpreter services, including those for the hearing impaired, across the state provided through the Queensland Health external interpreter service provider.

The majority of interpreter services across Queensland Health are provided by the Queensland Health external service provider – ONCALL Interpreters and Translators Agency.

Accredited or recognised interpreters who would like to work for Queensland Health in the near future are therefore encouraged to contact the Queensland Health external service provider – ONCALL Interpreters and Translators Agency:

Phone:  3018 0333
Email:   Brisbane@oncallinterpreters.com

Currently only the PA Hospital Health Service District and the Mater hospitals employ staff and internal interpreters. The majority of services are provided by the Queensland Health external service provider, ONCALL Interpreters and Translators Agency.

Last Updated: 20 May 2011
Last Reviewed: 20 May 2011