Remote Japanese Interpreter (Freelance) – Flexible Hours

Tonguepoint; Sydney; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Flexible hours

Onboarding and training

Referral bonus

Job summary

Tonguepoint is seeking a freelance remote interpreter (Japanese/English) for 100% remote work. Flexible hours and independent contractor terms let you choose when you work and how you log calls.

You will provide real-time consecutive interpretation in English and Japanese for diverse settings, including healthcare and legal. Beginners are welcome, with free onboarding and ongoing professional training offered.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in English and Japanese.
• Strong active listening and cross-cultural communication skills.
• No formal interpreting experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (English+Japanese).
• Support high-stakes settings (healthcare, legal) with confidentiality and neutrality.
• Maintain professionalism and log in reliably to handle calls.
• Manage your own flexible schedule as freelance interpreter.

Skills

Active listening

Cultural sensitivity

Emotional resilience

Tools

Dedicated computer

High-speed internet

Noise-canceling headset

Job description

Tonguepoint is seeking a freelance remote interpreter (Japanese/English) for 100% remote work. Flexible hours and independent contractor terms let you choose when you work and how you log calls.

You will provide real-time consecutive interpretation in English and Japanese for diverse settings, including healthcare and legal. Beginners are welcome, with free onboarding and ongoing professional training offered.