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Hays is the preferred supplier choice of Federal, State and Local Government organisations as well as leading employers in Health, Technology, Insurance, Education and Utilities across Geelong. I am partnered with a Federal Government Agency, in the heart of Geelong to recruit an APS6 Copy Editor and Technical Writer for a 12-month, full-time temporary assignment with the potential to extend. Want to work from home on occasion? This job may just be the one for you!Your new role
As the APS6 Copy Editor and Technical Writer, you will be accountable under limited direction to undertake complex work that is guided by legislation, policies, procedures, standards, methodologies and precedents. An APS6 Copy Editor and Technical Writer is required to provide detailed technical, professional, policy, operational support and advice in relation to complex problems. Where required, your role will coordinate and assist in the strategic planning, program and project management and policy development that support the organisations editing and proofreading of corporate documents.You will also be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Manual and internal style guides and standards, ensuring content accuracy and writing style consistency.
- Overseeing quality assurance of corporate documents ensuring they follow NDIA 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
- Assisting in the management of reports processes and communications outputs.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful as the APS6 Copy Editor and Technical Writer, you will need to provide evidence of the following:
- 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.
- Government experience is desired
- Australian Citizenship
What you'll get in return
Through Hays, this role offers you an hourly rate of $60.26 and an opportunity to progress your career with this Federal Government Agency, hybrid working environment and:
- Weekly pay cycles
- Nominated choice of superannuation fund
- Online time sheet submission and approval
- No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
- No invoicing required for Pty Ltd holders
- Regular contact with consultants throughout the duration of your assignment
What you need to do now
Curious to find out more? Click 'apply now' to send us your CV, or to discuss the role further, contact Darby Davidson from our Marketing and Digital team on +61386029816 or via email at darby.davidson@hays.com.au.
