Senior Technical Writer | Act Gov | $201.60 Per Hour

Computracts Pty; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 229,000 - 326,000; Full time

Job summary

CompuTracts Pty Ltd (Business Name: Connect One Recruitment) is seeking a Senior Technical Writer for an ACT Government contract in Canberra, ACT. The role features a hybrid working arrangement with at least one day onsite weekly and a contractual 12-month term.

The incumbent will deliver governance-compliant technical documentation across ICT infrastructure refreshes, architecture, and asset management, collaborating with SMEs, project managers and architects to ensure accurate, clear content

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior-level experience in technical writing within ICT infrastructure and governance contexts.
• Ability to standardise documentation across complex programs and ensure traceability.
• Desirable ITIL knowledge or qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Create, consolidate, update and maintain technical design documentation across ICT program streams.
• Collaborate with architects, SMEs, project managers and asset management specialists to ensure accuracy and alignment with standards.
• Develop SOPs, documentation packs and governance artefacts with proper version control and metadata.

Education

ITIL knowledge or qualifications

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Microsoft Visio

JIRA/Confluence

Job description

CompuTracts Pty Ltd (Business Name: Connect One Recruitment) | Contract

Senior Technical Writer | ACT Gov | $201.60 per Hour

• State/Province Australian Capital Territory

Job Description

$201.60/hour rate

12 months contract

Baseline security clearance required or ability to obtain and maintain

Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of one day per week onsite in the ACT

Our client is the Large ACT Government , who are seeking a Senior Technical Writer to join their team in Canberra, ACT .

Role Summary

The Senior Technical Writer will play a key role in delivering accurate, consistent and governance-compliant technical documentation across ICT infrastructure refresh, architecture and asset management initiatives. The role will work closely with technical SMEs, architects, project managers and asset management specialists to consolidate and develop high-quality documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, consolidate, update and maintain technical design documentation across multiple ICT program streams, including conceptual and detailed system designs.
• Collaborate with architects, SMEs, project managers and asset management specialists to ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, traceable and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Develop SOPs, technical documentation packs and governance artefacts while applying appropriate version control, documentation standards and metadata requirements.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated senior-level experience in technical writing within ICT infrastructure, asset management or operational ICT environments, with the ability to standardise documentation across complex programs.
• Strong understanding of ICT architecture artefacts, technical design diagrams and system configuration documentation, with proficiency in Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Microsoft Visio.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong stakeholder engagement, attention to detail, adaptability and the ability to translate complex technical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable:

Experience with Atlassian JIRA/Confluence, ITIL knowledge or qualifications, and relevant technical qualifications or industry certifications.

On offer is a contract opportunity with the ACT Government , a highly sought-after public sector environment, with a highly competitive daily rate.