Remote Mandarin Interpreter – Flexible Freelance Opportunity

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

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