Help inform the future of language services in Victoria
LanguageLoop is inviting interpreters and translators to participate in the Language Professional Workforce Survey.
The recent language services reforms mark an important moment for the profession. As workforce planning activities continue, we want to hear directly from language professionals about their experiences, preferences and future aspirations.
The survey will help build a clearer picture of the language services workforce and provide valuable insights to support future workforce planning, consultation and engagement activities.
Why participate?
Your voice matters.
Every response will help us better understand the current workforce, identify trends and preferences, and ensure workforce planning is informed by the perspectives of language professionals.
The survey is designed to listen, not persuade. We welcome all perspectives, regardless of future workforce preferences.
Who should complete the survey?
We encourage all practising interpreters and translators to participate.
Whether you currently work with LanguageLoop or elsewhere in the industry, your experience and insights are valuable.
About the survey
The survey asks questions about:
- Professional qualifications
- Languages worked in
- Workforce preferences
- Availability and work patterns
- Career intentions
- Professional perspectives
The survey takes approximately five minutes to complete.
Privacy and confidentiality
Participation is voluntary. Choosing not to participate will not affect your current or future relationship with LanguageLoop.
The survey is anonymous. LanguageLoop cannot identify individual respondents through their survey responses. We ask participants not to include personally identifying information in open text responses.
Survey results will be reported in summary form only. Individual responses will not be published or shared. Findings may be shared internally and externally in a de-identified, aggregated format.
How will the information be used?
Survey findings may be used to:
- Understand workforce preferences and trends
- Support workforce planning activities
- Inform consultation and engagement activities
- Identify workforce strengths and future opportunities
- Provide workforce insights to government and other stakeholders
Our commitment
This survey has been designed as a workforce engagement and consultation activity. It is intended to help us better understand the perspectives, preferences and aspirations of language professionals during an important period of change for the sector.
The survey does not predetermine future workforce decisions. Its purpose is to ensure workforce voices are heard and considered.
Survey closes: 30 September 2026
Questions?
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact:
transition@languageloop.com.au
What happens next?
Following the survey, LanguageLoop will publish a summary report outlining participation levels, key findings, workforce preferences, major themes and how the findings will be used. This will help ensure transparency and demonstrate how workforce input has informed future planning activities.
