Technical Writer Canberra Baseline Security

3 days ago

Canberra, Australia Vertical Scope Group Full time

Are you a **highly skilled technical writer** with experience in documenting bespoke software solutions? Join Team **Vertical Scope Group (VSG)** in supporting our Federal Government customer in developing and documenting their technical procedures and manuals.

**Ideally, you’ll have**
- Demonstrated ability to grasp new concepts and adjust documentation language according to target audiences
- Demonstrated experience in development of both business and technical contexts
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise and negotiate with business and technical personnel.
- Demonstrated experience in the production and review of systems documentation - product and process documentation appropriate to the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including architecture specifications, process flows, user interface descriptions, glossaries, and dictionaries, for project and BAU support.
- Well developed documentation skills for writing clear and concise technical requirements
- Sound and effective organisation skills, including the ability to manage changes to technical requirements and priorities and work within tight timeframes.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve outcomes to meet deadlines.

**Why work for Vertical Scope Group?**

Vertical Scope Group are an award winning, security cleared, ICT and cyber specialist with over 10 years’ experience providing end-to-end consulting services to Australian Government and corporate clients.

We are a proud member of the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association (RCSA) and are 100% Australian owned and independent.

We are accredited and compliant, meeting or exceeding all applicable Australian and international recruitment and contracting standards.

We continuously invest in our team and offer our permanent consultants:

- Birthday day off
- Additional Superannuation Contribution
- Novated Leasing
- Annual Company Conference
- Paid for attendance at award and industry events
- Generous Defence Leave
- Part-time, remote, flexible work options (when available)
- Attractive salaries
- Fortnightly payments
- Diverse programs to work on
- Professional upskilling with RTO partners including budget for commercial qualifications

We believe people are our greatest asset, and we will work with and support you throughout your career.
- Vertical Scope Group encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities._

**Salary**: $100.00 - $140.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Canberra ACT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Baseline Security Clearance (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

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