Role Description Writer

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Libran IT Full time
Overview

We are seeking an experienced Role Description Writer to join a high-performing People & Change Enablement team. The role will be responsible for writing and updating position descriptions, engaging with stakeholders and subject matter experts, ensuring compliance with frameworks and naming conventions, and supporting job evaluation processes. This position plays a key role in organisational design, workforce planning, and enabling effective change across the business.

Contract Summary
  • Rate: $60 – $75 per hour + Super
  • Contract Length: Until 31st December, with strong potential for extension
  • Work Model: Hybrid – 1–2 days in office rest WFH
  • Location: Sydney CBD
Responsibilities
  • Write and update position descriptions (PDs) in line with frameworks and naming conventions
  • Engage with stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure accuracy and alignment
  • Provide specialist advice on job design and role clarity
  • Maintain documentation and manage the role description library
  • Support job evaluation processes and governance activities
  • Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality outputs
  • Ensure compliance with policies, frameworks, and organisational standards
Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience in position description writing and job analysis
  • Strong knowledge of job design principles and capability frameworks
  • At least 3–5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within HR, organisational design, workforce planning, or classification/job evaluation
  • Experience providing job evaluation support and advice
  • Excellent written communication, stakeholder engagement, and consultation skills
  • Exposure to organisational change and governance requirements
  • Strong research, analysis, and documentation management skills
  • Public sector experience (highly regarded)
Seniority level
  • Associate
Employment type
  • Contract
Job function
  • Writing/Editing
Industries
  • Human Resources Services
  • Writing and Editing
  • Government Administration

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