Our Team
Our Team
Welcome to Australian Professional Education Institute Pty Ltd trading as Sydney Institute of Interpreting and Translating (hereby referred to as SIIT), an Australian registered training organisation (RTO No:91490).
It gives me great pleasure to know that you have chosen to study with us and benefit from the quality training programs at SIIT. Full of enthusiasm and confidence, SIIT will work with you and help you fulfill your goals.
The academic programs offered at SIIT are built around the needs of the students. The growing “ever-smaller” global village, where exchanges of information across languages and cultures now occur across all spheres of human society, leads to an increasing demand for the services of professional interpreters and translators, supervisors, coordinators, and teachers, etc.
I understand that your decision to study with SIIT is a very important step, either to build a successful career as a professional; working in the professional area of your choosing, or as a step to further academic achievement. SIIT is committed to providing you with high-quality education and support services to ensure that you meet your expectations.
Andrew joined SIIT in May 2023 to advise on compliance and program funding under the NSW Government Smart and Skilled Program. Andrew was previously the CEO/Principal of BCCI running courses in early childhood education and care, business, accounting, leadership & management. He has qualifications in training, industrial relations, economics, and considerable experience in governance and corporate change. A versatile manager with a wide array of experience, he is able to work through solutions to almost any issue arising.
Andrew Lillicrap
Bachelor of Arts (Industrial Relations & Economics)
Diploma of Education
Formerly CEO/Principal of BCCI
Formerly Assistant Secretary of Health Services Union NSW.
RYAN GUO
NAATI Certified Translator (English to Chinese, Chinese to English)
NAATI Certified Interpreter (Mandarin and English)
12 Years of industry experience in Australia
12 Years of teaching experience in ADI
Ryan graduated from the University of UNSW and joined the T&I industry in 2012. Ryan has extensive experience providing interpreting services across various fields, including community service, healthcare, finance, and legal settings. He also works at various business conferences, government events and international seminars as simultaneous interpreter.
Ryan joined SIIT as a trainer in 2012, specializing in the Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (Mandarin). With a solid background in IELTS and English language training, he has a deep understanding of adult education and learning patterns. Ryan tailors his training to meet learners' needs and integrates his practical work experience to equip students with skills for handling complex situations in their upcoming interpreting careers.
Graduated from Western Sydney University with a Master of Interpreting and Translation, Shuang became a freelance interpreter and translator in 2016. Her expertise spans legal, medical and business settings, serving diverse clients from individual to governmental levels.
In 2023, Shuang joined SIIT as a trainer. She currently trains students studying Diploma of Interpreting (Mandarin) and Advanced Diploma of Translating.
Shuang's teaching style is characterised by her practical approach, drawing from her extensive field experience. Her background in secondary education, supported by a Master of Teaching from the University of Sydney, enhances her ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to students. Her experience as an IELTS trainer in China adds an international dimension to her teaching, allowing her to understand and address the unique challenges faced by aspiring interpreters and translators.
Shuang (Bethany) Chen
NAATI Certified Translator (English to Chinese, Chinese to English)
NAATI Certified Interpreter (Mandarin and English)
8 years of T&I industry experience in Australia
2 years of teaching experience in DI and ADT
Xiaomin Wang
NAATI Certified Translator (English to Chinese, Chinese to English)
NAATI Certified Interpreter (Mandarin and English)
12 years of T&I industry experience in Australia
12 years of teaching experience in ADT
Xiaomin holds a Master Degree in Interpreting and Translation from Western Sydney University. Over the past 12 years, she has provided translation and interpreting services for both the public and private sector, in a wide range of fields including medical, education, community services, and entertainment.
Xiaomin joined SIIT in 2012 and has helped thousands of students reach their goals. As an ADT trainer, she has a practical teaching style, drawing upon her industry experience to prepare students for the NAATI exam and to succeed as a professional translator.
Graduated from the University of Melbourne, Ying joined the T&I industry in 2012. She has provided translation and interpreting services to all levels of clients, from individual clients to community centres, international corporations to major law firms, Australian courts to the Victorian State Government and the Australian Federal Government.
In 2017, Ying joined SllT and became a trainer. She has taught Advanced Diploma of Translating and is currently training students who are studying Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (Mandarin) and Diploma of interpreting (Mandarin).
The highlights of her teaching style are being practical, efficient and flexible. She has taught hundreds of students in the past 6 years, many of whom have followed her footsteps and gone on to have a successful career in the T&I industry in both Australia and China.
Ying WANG
NAATI Certified Translator (English to Chinese, Chinese to English)
NAATI Certified Interpreter (Mandarin and English)
12 years of T&I industry experience in Australia
6 years of teaching experience in ADT, DT, ADI and DI
Niki CHEN
NAATI Certified Translator (English to Chinese, Chinese to English)
NAATI Certified Interpreter (Mandarin and English)
Currently working as a course coordinator and head trainer/assessor of Diploma of Interpreting and Advanced Diploma of Translation at SIIT, Ms Niki is a NAATI-certified translator and interpreter and a contractor to business clients such as ATS (Australia Translation Services), Fullerton Services, and Polaron Language Services.
Also initially coming to Australia as an international student, Ms Niki has two master’s degrees: a Master of Teaching (Secondary) and a Master of Translation and Interpreting. As a new migrant in Australia, Ms Niki also went through the processes of sitting tests such as NAATI tests, IELTS and PTE, with a band score of 8.5 for IELTS and four 80+ marks in PTE. Being surprisingly versatile, Ms Niki has also been instilled with a dedicated customer service mindset by flying as a cabin crew at one of the world's best airlines - Singapore Airlines.
She enjoys engaging with students from all backgrounds with her bubbly, down-to-earth personality.
Allison is a NAATI Certified Interpreter and Translator with over three years of experience in the Translation & Interpreting (T&I) industry in Australia, along with two years of teaching experience in the Diploma of Interpreting (DI) and Advanced Diploma of Translating (ADT) programs.
After completing her undergraduate degree in 2018, Allison began working as a freelance translator, collaborating with clients worldwide on a variety of projects. She later graduated from the University of Queensland with a Master of Chinese Translation and Interpreting and expanded her career to include freelance interpreting, serving the Cantonese-speaking community in Queensland.
In 2023, Allison joined SIIT as a trainer, where she currently teaches students pursuing the Diploma of Interpreting and Advanced Diploma of Translating in Brisbane. Although her primary language pair is Cantonese and English, her proficiency in Mandarin allows her to cater to students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Drawing on her recent certification experience and deep understanding of NAATI exam requirements, Allison equips her students with the knowledge and strategies they need to succeed. Her teaching style is practical, friendly, and individualized, fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to actively participate, explore, and develop their own understanding beyond memorization and glossaries. More like a guide than a lecturer, she strives to inspire students to take ownership of their learning journey, helping them grow into confident professionals with the critical thinking skills needed for success in the T&I industry.
Ching Lam (Allison) CHO
NAATI Certified Interpreter (Cantonese and English)
NAATI Certified Translator (Chinese to English)
3 years of T&I industry experience in Australia
2 years of teaching experience in DI and ADT
Melody Qu
NAATI Certified Translator (English to Chinese)
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
8 years of T&I industry experience in Australia
Melody graduated from Beijing University of Technology with a master’s degree in engineering and began her career at PwC as a consultant. She has since advanced to senior finance management positions at prestigious international companies, including Kraft Foods and Cummins. In addition, she took on the role of internal trainer at both companies, delivering industry-related training sessions to over 1,000 employees. Melody is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) accredited in China, Australia, and the USA, and she achieved an IELTS score of 8.0.
After immigrating to Sydney in 2015, she transitioned into the Translation and Interpreting (T&I) industry, where she specialises in finance, business, and education. Melody has provided translation and interpreting services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, tertiary education institutions, international corporations, private wealth management firms, and major law firms.
In 2023, Melody joined SIIT as an Academic Officer after being a distinguished graduate of the SIIT ADT and ADI courses. In her current role, she coordinates course offerings, supports students with academic matters and assessment marking, and provides personalised pretest training for the NAATI translation exam. Her teaching approach emphasises industry relevance, practicality, and efficiency, ensuring that students are well-prepared for real-world challenges.
Tong Tong started to provide interpreting service to Mandarin and Cantonese speaking clients since 2014, with expertise in medical, legal, and business interpreting settings.
Tong Tong joined SIIT in 2017 as DI and CCL course trainer in both Mandarin and Cantonese. Through the years, she has been working with students from diverse backgrounds. For those who passionate about a career in interpreting, or international students who need to prepare for the language test for immigration purpose, she has a variety of approaches of teaching to help them achieving the goals.
Tong Tong focuses on practicing in class, she believes that practicing is the key for passing the test. Her experience in interpreting in different sectors enhances her ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to students.
Tong Tong
NAATI Certified Interpreter (Mandarin and English)
NAATI Provisional Certified Interpreter (Cantonese and English)
10 years of T&I industry experience in Australia
7 years of teaching experience in DI and CCL
