Aps6 Copy Editor And Technical Writer

• APS6 Copy Editor and Technical Writer role within a federal government agency
• Contract Term: Initial 12 Months contract + possible extension.
• Deakin Office location with flexible working option available

About the Team
The Corporate Publications Team in the Strategic Communications Division is responsible for copy writing and editing key corporate documents for the NDIA. The team centrally manages delivery of corporate documents like the Annual Report, Corporate Plan, Quarterly Reports and Annual Financial Sustainability Reports from drafting, to design and release. Additionally, the team is responsible for communications planning, including risk analysis, stakeholder engagement, supporting documentation, accessibility and content creation for internal and external channels. The team utilises policies, procedures and standards through a centralised governance function.

About the Role
Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• 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 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, ensuring that complex NDIA information is presented and meets plain English and accessibility guidelines for diverse audiences.
• Assisting in the management of reports processes and communications outputs.

Skills and Experience

• 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.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

How to Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application to Connie at Talent International by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. Alternatively, you can contact Connie on 02 6129 6*** for further information.