Whilst there is a hybrid work set-up, this is NOT a fully remote role and so you will need to be based in Adelaide for the duration of the contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a NEW program of work. You will be an experienced Technical Writer, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can translate complex, technical information into high-quality, concise documentation that can be understood by both technical and non-technical stakeholders for a new flagship, multi-platform IT system.
Indeed, you will be creating consistently high-quality deliverables that support efficient usage and management of the new system. This includes knowledge articles, procedures, processes, users guides and manuals, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other documentation.
Key Skills / Responsibilities
- 7+ years’ experience as a Technical Writer working autonomously to draft documentation for multi- platform systems, inclusive of web applications with complex designs, functionality, forms, dashboards and reporting.
- Demonstratable experience independently developing high-quality documentation that communicates technical concepts in a manner that can be understood by readers with varying technical experience and comprehension, and with a standardised format and writing style / ‘voice’.
- Experience and ability to understand complex, technical information, including technical specifications and designs, and accurately translate this information into a variety of outputs / documentation for general audiences. This includes knowledge articles, procedures, users guides and manuals, frequently asked questions (FAQs), processes and system as-built documentation.
- Ability to independently consume and interpret information from a variety of sources to inform design decisions, including written documentation (e.g. functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, policies, etc.).
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including technical staff (e.g. developers, data engineers, testers, etc.), product/business owners and senior leadership to gather and validate system design, build, configuration and procedures/processes.
- Ability to review, interpret and categorise information to determine relevancy and appropriateness for inclusion in the role outputs.
- Experience creating and maintaining document templates and standardised document control and document management frameworks.
- Exceptional attention to detail, writing proficiency and strong understanding of technical writing principles and best practices.
- Communicates orally and in writing in a manner that is clear, fluent and holds the audience’s attention, and prepares and delivers information in a logical, sequential and succinct manner.
- Experience working on projects with varying technologies, preferably with Microsoft solutions and systems with complex data mastery.
- Integrity, honesty, fairness, impartiality and commitment to values-based leadership.
Please APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE – we are short-listing suitable candidates as soon as they apply – so do NOT delay and APPLY NOW!
Or call Jerry on 08 8112 7406 for a confidential chat.
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