Aps6 Content Writer

The opportunity

Our client is a community focused Federal Government Agency. They have an exciting opportunity available for an APS6 Content Writer to join the Strategic Communications Division in ensuring quality within corporate content creation for the Agency.

APS6 Labour Hire hourly rate contract spanning an initial 12 months with the strong possibility of extension. Hourly rate on offer is $60.26 + Super. To be based out of our client's Richmond or Geelong location.

This contract will be within a hybrid environment, with 2 days working from home, and expected 37.5-hour weeks.

About the role

The APS6 Copy Editor and Technical Writer is accountable under limited direction to undertake complex work that is guided by legislation, policies, procedures, standards, methodologies and precedents.

The position has reasonable autonomy and accountability to exercise both initiative and judgment to interpret legislation and policy, in the application of practices and procedures to achieve outcomes within the functions.

Responsibilities:

• Copy editing and proofreading corporate documents in line with the Australian Government Style Manual and internal style guides and standards, ensuring content accuracy and writing style consistency.
• Overseeing quality assurance of corporate documents ensuring they follow Agency standards for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
• Working with subject matter experts and project managers to create accurate and consistent content to meet the expectations of intended audiences.
• Conducting internal research to articulate business objectives through corporate reporting document narratives.
• Identifying opportunities to drive the adoption of new processes focused on continuous improvement of consistency and accuracy in corporate writing.
• Creating and updating technical guidance documents, procedural guides, project plans and governance frameworks.
• Regularly conducting reviews and evaluation of published content to ensure relevancy.
• Creating communication materials focusing on user experience, ensuring that complex information is presented and meets plain English and accessibility guidelines for diverse audiences.
• Assisting in the management of reports processes and communications outputs.

About you

• Exceptional editing, proofreading and writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience editing, proofreading and writing for corporate documents.
• Familiarity with the Australian Government Style Manual and experience using and applying the standards to technical writing and/or experience in using and applying similar standards.
• Highly developed editorial, grammatical and comprehension skills.
• Understanding of and ability to draft accessible and inclusive content.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative, reliability and ability to work unsupervised.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office suite.
• Ability to work cohesively with a small team.

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