Technical Writer

ROSTER:8:6 Day Shift Only – 12hrs (Residential or FIFO from Perth)

PACKAGE:Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

Norton Gold Fields is seeking an experiencedTechnical Writerto support safe, consistent, and high-quality maintenance practices for our mobile equipment fleet. In this role, you will create and maintain accurate, user-friendly documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Safe Work Instructions (SWIs), technical bulletins, job plans, and training resources.

You will work closely with subject matter experts, reliability engineers, planners, and OEM representatives to ensure maintenance documents areclear, consistent, compliantand accessible to the workforce — helping standardise work processes, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, write, and edit SOPs, SWIs, job plans, and other maintenance documentation for mobile fleet operations
• Collaborate with technical experts to capture process steps, safety controls, tools, and best practices
• Review and revise documentation after incidents, engineering changes, or process updates
• Format documents using company templates to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance
• Maintain document control, version history, approval workflows, and metadata in accordance with site standards
• Align documentation with risk assessments, isolation procedures, and legislative requirements
• Create user-friendly guides, graphics, and quick-reference tools to support training and competency programs
• Participate in toolbox talks, field walkdowns, and rollout meetings to ensure practical adoption of procedures
• Support audit preparation by providing document control evidence and compliance traceability
• Identify outdated documents and coordinate timely updates with relevant stakeholders

ABOUT YOU

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or Degree inTechnical Writing, Engineering, Communications, or related field
• Minimum3 years'technical writing experience inmining, heavy industry, or engineeringenvironments
• Understanding ofstatutory and OEM documentation requirements(DMIRS, AS/NZS ISO standards)
• Knowledge of mobile equipment maintenance practices (CAT, Komatsu, Liebherr preferred)
• Experience with document control systems (e.g. SAP DMS, SharePoint) and CMMS platforms (e.g. AMT, SAP PM)
• Current WAC Class Driver's Licence

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical information
• Familiarity with isolation procedures, risk controls, and permit systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Strong collaboration skills — able to work effectively with tradespeople, engineers, and trainers
• Proficient inMicrosoft Office Suite,Visio, and visual content creation tools (e.g. Snagit, Canva)
• High attention to detail with a focus on safety and usability

BENEFITS

• Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
• Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
• Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
• Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
• A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or allowance up to $5k.
• A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
• Work with a team that prioritises safety.

EMPLOYER QUESTIONS

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a technical writer?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?