German English Interpreting & Translation Services
Silke Aichele
Professional German–English Translator and Interpreter | NAATI Accredited | Publicly appointed and generally sworn
Translation and Interpreting Services You Can Rely On
I provide professional German–English and English–German translation and interpreting services to individuals, businesses and organisations as well as government agencies, police and courts in Australia and internationally.
Whether you require an accurate translation of an important document or an experienced interpreter to help you communicate clearly in a meeting, negotiation or legal proceeding, I offer tailored language services backed by decades of experience.
Based in Fremantle, Western Australia, I specialise in legal, business and personal matters, providing a direct, reliable and confidential service.
My Services
Interpreting Services
Clear communication is essential when important matters are being discussed. I provide German–English and English–German interpreting for legal proceedings, business meetings, negotiations and private matters.
Interpreting services are available in person and online, depending on your requirements.
Translation Services
I translate German and English documents with accuracy, attention to detail and an understanding of the context in which they will be used. My services include personal, business and legal documents, as well as certified translations where required.
I can also assist with proofreading and the preparation of new documents.
Translating Experience
Since 1994, I have provided sole-trading legal translator services in Australia and Germany.
Publicly Commissioned & Sworn
I am the only NAATI-certified publicly commissioned and sworn German translator in Australia.
NAATI Accredited
Accredited as a translator in Australia by NAATI since 2001.
Certified Intepreter (CI).
Silke Aichele




Experience You Can Trust
- Over 30 years of experience providing professional language services in Australia and Germany.
- Legal and business expertise, including experience working with law firms and assisting with contract negotiations.
- NAATI-accredited interpreter and translator, with extensive professional experience in German and English.
- Direct, personalised service, so you work with the qualified professional responsible for your language needs.
- Confidentiality, quality and reliability at every stage of the process.
About
I have worked as a German–English language professional since 1994, supporting courts, government agencies, police, law firms, businesses and private clients in Australia and Germany.
My background includes legal translation, business negotiations, proofreading and interpreting. I was publicly commissioned and sworn as a translator by the President of the Regional Court in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1994.
Alongside my professional language work, I have experience in education and quality management. I bring this combination of expertise, precision and practical understanding to every assignment.
I am based in Fremantle, Western Australia, and work directly with clients to provide language services suited to their individual needs.
Qualifications
- Degree in German–English and English–German Translation, specialising in legal translation, University of Erlangen–Nuremberg (1993).
- Publicly commissioned and sworn translator in Germany since 1994.
- NAATI-accredited/certified translator since 2001.
- NAATI-accredited interpreter (NAATI no. CPN6XK36J).
- CELTA qualification in Teaching English as a Second Language.
- Quality Management qualification, including internal auditing. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Qualitätsmanagement (German Association for quality management)
English ranks 1st in the list of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
Fees
Interpreting services are charged by the hour, with rates depending on the nature of the assignment and whether the service is provided in person or online.
Translation fees depend on the number of words, the type of document and the requirements of the assignment.
Confidentiality, quality and punctuality are paramount.
Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and receive a fee schedule.
Get in touch
Phone
Within Australia: 0438 240 239
International: (+61) 438 240 239
silke.aichele@gmx.de
Postal Address
P.O. Box 1787
Fremantle W.A. 6959