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Form of workStandards Australia is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, and we are now 101 years old! We are going through a massive transformational growth stage. In the last few years we’ve doubled in size and now have over 300 employees contributing to Australia’s future and our mission of empowering communities.
We bring together experts to develop national and international standards, which provide guidelines for products and services that promote the net benefit to the Australian community. We also publish these standards, so they are accessible to all businesses and individuals.
It’s our vision to be a global leader in trusted solutions that improve life – today and tomorrow. Join our team and be a part of this exciting time in Standards Australia’s journey!
About the role
The Technical Writer supports the development and drafting of Standards and other types of documents across a wide range of subject areas and have the ability to work closely with stakeholders to determine the clearest, and most logical way, to present technical content for greatest reader comprehension.
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
- 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
We at Standards Australia are proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award 2023! 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.
Our success is measured not only by outcomes, but on the path we took to get there. 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. Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits:
- Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off!
- Parental and secondary carer leave benefits – supporting you and your family during the most important times in your life
- Workiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won’t go unrecognised!
- International working arrangement – do you have working rights in another country? Enjoy a few weeks of international working every year
- Early access to long service leave – why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better!
If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.
