Technical Writer

7 days ago

Sydney, Australia Standards Australia Full time

**03rd October, 2024**:
**Who are we?**

Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 300 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.

Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.

**About the role**

This role is 3 days per week, part-time.

**What you'll do**
- Develop content for draft Australian Standards and other documents across all project stages
- Have accountability for the working draft
- Develop drafts in consultation with technical experts
- Interpret verbal and written technical content to draft in a way that is appropriate for the intended audience
- Ensure that the structure, content and language is in line with Standards Australia’s Guides, Procedures and House Style
- Address any feedback provided by Standards Australia Publishing Services team
- Lead the Drafting Team in the review and resolution of Public Comments on the working draft
- Collaborate with committee members to facilitate discussions and manage technical issues
- Work effectively with Standards Australia Project Managers and Publishing Services team to develop high quality documents and escalate unresolved issues
- Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timeframes and scope parameters as per Standards Australia’s project management methodology
- Develop the drafting schedule in consultation with the Project Manager the Technical Writer

**About you**
- University degree, or other relevant qualification
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in technical writing
- Communicate information clearly, concisely and accurately
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively
- Manage competing priorities

**Culture & Benefits**

Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer’s leave, regular awards, and on-going training.

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