Mandarin Freelance Remote Interpreter

Tonguepoint; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Flexible hours

Onboarding & training

Referral program bonus

Job summary

Tonguepoint is hiring freelance Mandarin/English interpreters for Over-the-Phone and Video Remote Interpretation. This 100% remote, independent contractor role offers flexible hours and comprehensive training, with no prior experience required.

You will provide accurate consecutive interpretation in high-stakes settings, maintain confidentiality and neutrality, and log calls reliably. A quiet home workspace and a dedicated computer with high-speed internet and a noise-canceling headset are

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in English and Mandarin
• Strong active listening and cultural sensitivity
• Emotional resilience in high-pressure settings
• Beginner friendly; prior interpreting experience is a plus
• Quiet, distraction-free home workspace

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (English+Mandarin) for OPI and VRI
• Facilitate clear communication in healthcare, legal, and similar high-stakes contexts
• Maintain strict confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism
• Manage your own schedule and log in reliably to handle calls

Job description

Urgently Hiring For: Mandarin.

Job Title: Freelance Remote Interpreter (Mandarin / English) Location: 100% Remote | Type: Freelance/Independent Contractor | Schedule: Flexible

Job Summary

We are seeking fluent bilingual speakers to provide Over-the-Phone (OPI) and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI). No prior experience is required—we provide full training. If you have strong language skills and a professional attitude, join us to bridge critical communication gaps in moments that matter.

Key Responsibilities

Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (English+Mandarin).

Facilitate clear communication in high-stakes settings (e.g., healthcare, legal).

Maintain strict confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism.

Manage your own schedule and log in reliably to handle calls.

Qualifications & Tech Requirements

Language: Native or near-native fluency in English and Mandarin.

Skills: Strong active listening, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience.

Experience: Beginners welcome; prior interpreting experience is a plus.

Workspace: A quiet, distraction-free home environment.

Tech Setup: Dedicated computer, high-speed internet (wired preferred for VRI), and a noise-canceling USB headset.

What We Offer

• Ultimate Flexibility: 100% remote work. Choose your own hours (daytime, evening, overnight).
• Steady Income: Competitive per-minute rates backed by reliable call volume.
• Growth: Free comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional training.
• Referral Program: Refer qualified speakers of our in-demand languages and earn a bonus when your referral is successfully onboarded.