Interpreter/Translator – English and Mandarin

An opportunity has arisen at the Shenhua Watermark Officefor a full-time position as Interpreter/Translator to be based in Gunnedah in north-west New South Wales. This is a residential position in Gunnedah or the surrounding district.

The position holder translates and interprets Mandarin to English and English to Mandarin including coordinating of outsourced translation work. In addition the position assists and supports expatriate Visa applications and supporting documents; assists managers with preparation of presentations and administration functions and in coordinating for Delegations; invitations, travel and accommodation and meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Translation/interpret between Mandarin and English including; face to face live meetings both internal and external and the preparation of minutes for those meetings.
  • Translation between Mandarin and English of media, verbal (discussions or taped), written including mail, e-mail, technical documents including reports to Parent Company .
  • Assist the management team and official delegations by the preparation of invitations, arranging meals and accommodation, and assisting with setting up meetings and applying appropriate protocols.
  • Assist with their preparation of Visa applications and the translation of supporting documents and preparation of other travel documentation and travel arrangements.
  • Assist senior managers with preparation of presentation material, arranging meetings and events.
  • Assist with other administrative functions including arranging meetings, events and office supplies.

Your skills, knowledge and experience:

  • Exceptional listening skills to pick up both language and meaning in a conversation being translated.
  • Detail focused for both translation and administrative work.
  • A good understanding of both Chinese and Australian etiquette and protocols for business meetings and delegations.
  • Ability to relate to people in a business setting to assist in creating rapport between the parties at a meeting.
  • Minimum qualification of ‘Interpreter” /translator accredited by National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
  • Bi-lingual with high level of skill in both Chinese (Mandarin) and English. The position would be suited to either an English speaker with very good Mandarin skills or a Mandarin speaker with very good English skills.
  • High level of integrity to faithfully translate both words and intent.
  • 3 plus years experience in Interpretation of Mandarin to English and English to Mandarin in both writes and verbal form.

Please apply by 8 September2017 to

or send application to Human Resource Manager, Shenhua Watermark, 368-370 Conadilly Street, Gunnedah, NSW, 2380.