Lead Technical Writer

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Powerlink Full time

**At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you**:
We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

**Life at Powerlink**:
As the Lead Technical Writer, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.
- Family friendly and flexible working arrangements.
- Available to you will be working a 9-day fortnight with RDOs every second week.
- Competitive remuneration package + 12.75% superannuation.
- Additional leave purchasing
- 14 weeks paid parental leave - at full or half pay

**Find a career that matters and lasts**:
As the **Lead Technical Writer**, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the development and implementation of technical documentation and learning materials that adhere to Powerlink and industry standards. Working closely with stakeholders, you will distill complex technical information into clear and concise documents. Additionally, you will review, enhance, and document work processes and practices to ensure consistency across Operations and Service Delivery.

**The community you will join**:
Based in **Brisbane,** and reporting to the Manager of Technical Competency and Training, with one direct report, you'll be joining a dedicated technical training team within our (OSD) division.

**Your expertise**:

- Degree level qualification in engineering or technical discipline or a lesser qualification coupled with significant applied experience, preferably in the electrical transmission or distribution business.

**We’d also love you to have**:

- Queensland Electrical Licence.
- Certificate IV in Project Management or equivalent, or the willingness to obtain.
- Change management qualifications (e.g., Prosci ADKAR) or a willingness to obtain.
- Tertiary qualifications in communications related studies.

**Be the start of every possibility**:
There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out:

- ** A career that matters and lasts**: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
- ** Unique work and the chance to grow**: You’ll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
- ** People who love to support and share**: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

**Our commitment to inclusion and belonging**:
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