Technical Writer

Lanson Partners; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Technical Documentation Writer in Sydney. You will craft technical documentation for a major financial institution's technology transformation, simplifying complex concepts into clear formats. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and be proficient with tools like Confluence and JIRA. The role allows for 2 days of remote work per week and offers a competitive salary package of $170k - $180k.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in technical writing and content creation.
• Proven ability to simplify complex concepts into clear language.
• Experience with creating high-quality presentation packs and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical documentation and visual presentations.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear content.
• Collaborate with SMEs to gather and review documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Content creation

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Visio

Job description

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Craft and develop technical documentation and visual presentations for a leading financial institution on its major technology transformation.

• High profile transformation with senior stakeholder exposure
• Sydney CBD location with 2 days work from home
• $170k - $180k package

We're seeking an experienced Technical Documentation Writer to support our client, a leading household name in financial services.

You will translate complex technical concepts and functional requirements into clear, structured content to support stakeholder and partner understanding and implementation.

Partnering closely with SMEs and project managers, you’ll develop high-quality, external-facing artefacts including presentation packs, test guides, and detailed technical specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Simplify complex concepts into clear language and smart visuals to support stakeholder understanding of technical and functional requirements.
• Create high-quality artefacts such as testing strategies, readiness guides, technical specs, and external-facing presentation packs.
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to gather, review, and finalise content across cross-functional teams.
• Ensure consistency and clarity across all documentation, aligning with internal standards and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in technical writing and content creation with a background in creating technical content, document creation and presentation packs for external stakeholder audiences.
• Strong capabilities with documentation and tools including Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, and Visio.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise language for diverse audiences.
• Attention to detail with commitment to producing accurate, consistent deliverables.
• Some understanding of financial or regulatory frameworks.
• Background in creating process diagrams and visual aids to enhance documentation.
• Capability to assist with training by creating instructional content and facilitating knowledge transfer sessions.

If you're a Technical Writer seeking your next permanent opportunity, please reach out for a confidential conversation. [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing

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