Technical Publication Authoring and Writing Consultant

4 days ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia HTR Group Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

We have a current opportunity for a
Technical Publication Authoring and Writing Consultant
, on a contract basis within the Defence sector. The role is based in
Canberra, ACT
. The contract is for an
initial 6 month period, with a 2 x 12 month extension option
.

Start: circa 15 December 2025

DSS Skill Set: Level 4 - Technical - Publication Authoring

The Technical Writer will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

  • analyse the development requirement for each publication;
  • develop author's briefs for each publication in the required format for endorsement by the publication sponsor;
  • facilitate publication working groups of key stakeholder organisations and selected subject matter experts when required;
  • author the publication in accordance with the agreed author's brief;
  • facilitate and develop the publication to the first draft stage;
  • facilitate and develop the publication to the final draft stage for sponsor approval;
  • liaise with the various stakeholders to facilitate comments on draft publications when required;
  • understand and incorporate existing and developing doctrinal concepts into relevant publications;
  • where relevant understand and incorporate the doctrine of our international partners;
  • where relevant propose the appropriate PUBTREE location;
  • where relevant ensure traceability to legislative/licensing obligations and any other requirements;
  • where relevant list interdependencies such a Defence doctrine, policy or manuals, technical standards, other publications or legislation;
  • prepare textual and graphical material for use in the compilation of new pages, replacement pages and/or supplementary pages; and
  • prepare publication preliminary pages, post pages, and/or instructions sheets.

  • prepare textual and graphical material for use in the compilation of:

  • new pages;

  • replacement pages; and
  • supplementary pages.

Minimum mandatory requirements:

  • AGSVA Security clearance.
  • Defence experience.
  • Qualified and experienced in providing centralised, integrated, authorised, secure, and accessible and configuration controlled library.
  • Experience delivering technical publication authoring services to support technical doctrine publication development.
  • Experience translating complex technical information into a digestible format for non-technical audiences.
  • Experience authoring Technical policy to a publishing standard for an Enterprise Library.

For the full information on this position, please submit your CV before 8am Monday 20 October 2025.

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HTR are offering very attractive contract day rates. We offer flexitime and remote work when possible.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Australia Defence sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

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