Technical Writer

Standards Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People Perks

Job summary

Standards Australia is seeking a capable technical writer to support the development and drafting of Standards and related documents across a wide range of subject areas, working closely with stakeholders to ensure clear, logical presentation of technical content.

You will lead the drafting team through reviews of public comments, align content with Standards Australia Guides and House Style, and help deliver high-quality documents within project timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in technical writing.
• Familiar with technical writing processes and principles.
• Experience managing conflict and delivering customer excellence.
• Experience facilitating meetings and managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• 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 for the intended audience.
• Ensure structure and language align with Standards Australia Guides, Procedures and House Style.
• Address feedback from the Publishing Services team.
• Lead the Drafting Team in reviewing Public Comments on the working draft.
• Collaborate with committee members to facilitate discussions and manage issues.
• Work with Project Managers and Publishing Services to develop high-quality documents.
• Ensure projects are delivered within timeframes and scope.
• Develop the drafting schedule with the Project Manager and Technical Writer.

Skills

Technical writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Meeting facilitation

Prioritization

Education

Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience

Job description

Who are we?

Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 200 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.

Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.

About the role

You will support the development and drafting of Standards and related documents across a wide range of subject areas, while also 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 escal
• 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

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or relevant applied experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in technical writing, with experience and understanding of technical writing processes & principles
• Experience managing conflict and delivering customer excellence
• Experience facilitating meetings
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities

Culture & Benefits

Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. 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.

We offer a range ofPeople Perksthat support flexibility, wellbeing, career growth, and recognition - helping you thrive at work and beyond.

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.

At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is toempower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; puttingpeople at the heartof all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact***********@standards.org.au