Technical Document Writer

Aurec; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurec is seeking a Technical Document Writer (ICT Security) to support high-impact security and risk initiatives across secure Federal Government systems in Canberra. You will translate complex cyber, risk and technical information into clear, compliant documentation across all classification levels.

The role emphasises producing artefacts aligned to ASD ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight, with collaboration across architects, developers, and project leaders in a hybrid ACT-based environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing ICT security artefacts (e.g., SSP, SRMP/SRA, risk registers, AO statements).
• Experience aligning documentation to ASD ISM controls, PSPF requirements and agency policies.
• Ability to support A&A and IRAP activities with evidence packs and remediation records.

Responsibilities

• Author and maintain security artefacts such as SSPs, SRMP/SRA, risk registers, Statements of Applicability, and incident response playbooks.
• Align technical documentation to ASD ISM controls, PSPF and governance policies.
• Support A&A and IRAP by preparing evidence packs, traceability matrices, and remediation records.
• Collaborate with systems architects, developers, and security SMEs to extract precise technical details.
• Apply security classification markings and handling instructions per PSPF and Archives Act.
• Develop templates, checklists and workflows to improve governance and DevSecOps processes.

Skills

ASD ISM

PSPF

Essential Eight

Executive communication

Documentation governance

MS Word

Visio

SharePoint

Azure DevOps

Tools

MS Word

Visio

SharePoint

Azure DevOps

Job description

Technical Document Writer (ICT Security) | Federal Government

About the Opportunity

• Join an elite ICT delivery environment supporting high-impact security and risk initiatives across secure Federal Government systems

• Translate complex cyber, risk, and technical information into clear, compliant, and actionable documentation across all classification levels

What's On Offer

• Contract/Engagement: Until EOFY + extension option

• Location & Flexibility: ACT Only (Hybrid)

Role & Responsibilities

• Author and maintain high-quality security artefacts including System Security Plans (SSP), Security Risk Management Plans (SRMP/SRA), Risk Registers, Statements of Applicability, and Incident Response Playbooks

• Align technical and security documentation directly to ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) controls, PSPF requirements, and agency governance policies

• Support Assessment & Authorisation (A&A) and IRAP audit activities by preparing comprehensive evidence packs, traceability matrices, and remediation records

• Collaborate closely with systems architects, developers, security SMEs, and project leaders to extract precise technical details from the as-built environment

• Apply rigorous security classification markings, caveats, and handling instructions in compliance with PSPF and Archives Act requirements

• Develop standardized templates, checklists, and documentation workflows to drive continuous improvement across governance and DevSecOps processes

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

• Technical Toolkit: Strong expertise in ASD ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight maturity model, and security frameworks. Proficiency in MS Word, Visio, SharePoint/Objective, and collaboration platforms (e.g., Azure DevOps)

• Experience: Demonstrated track record producing ICT security, IRAP, and A&A artefacts within Australian Government or Defence environments

• Core Capabilities: High attention to detail regarding classification marking, traceability, and version control, combined with exceptional communication skills tailored for both technical engineers and executive stakeholders

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 security clearance