Technical Writer – Health, Safety and Environment

nbn® Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Job summary

nbn Australia is seeking a Technical Writer for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) to develop, maintain and improve clear, compliant HSE documentation across the organisation. You will translate complex legislative and operational requirements into practical standards, procedures and learning resources.

You’ll collaborate with subject matter experts, support governance and quality assurance, and leverage AI-enabled tools to improve content accessibility, metadata and searchability as part of

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is an experienced technical writing or documentation professional with the ability to develop and maintain controlled management system documentation in complex environments.
• They can translate technical, legislative and operational requirements into clear, practical and user-friendly content, while applying strong written communication, editing and quality assurance skills.
• The role requires effective stakeholder engagement, the ability to gather and validate information from subject matter experts, and a focus on delivering documentation that supports business outcomes, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Experience using digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance content quality, accessibility and document management will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• The Technical Writer works closely with subject matter experts to develop, maintain and improve HSE documentation.
• It translates complex legislative, regulatory and operational requirements into standards, procedures, work instructions and learning resources.
• It contributes to HSE governance, quality assurance and stakeholder engagement.
• It leverages AI and digital tools to enhance content, metadata, searchability and AI-readiness of the HSE Management System.

Job description

Position Title: Technical Writer – Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

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A bit about your role

The Technical Writer, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) works closely with subject matter experts across nbn to develop, maintain and continuously improve clear, practical and compliant HSE documentation. The role translates complex legislative, regulatory and operational requirements into accessible standards, procedures, work instructions, learning resources and guidance materials that support safe and effective ways of working. It also contributes to HSE governance, quality assurance and stakeholder engagement, while leveraging AI and digital tools to enhance content development, improve document accessibility, strengthen metadata and searchability, and support the ongoing digital transformation and AI-readiness of the HSE Management System.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate is an experienced technical writing or documentation professional with the ability to develop and maintain controlled management system documentation in complex environments. They can translate technical, legislative and operational requirements into clear, practical and user-friendly content, while applying strong written communication, editing and quality assurance skills. The role requires effective stakeholder engagement, the ability to gather and validate information from subject matter experts, and a focus on delivering documentation that supports business outcomes, compliance and continuous improvement. Experience using digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance content quality, accessibility and document management will be highly regarded.

Application Process

You may find that your experience does not match every requirement listed but, if this role has piqued your interest or resonates with where you are in your career, we encourage you to apply rather than self-select out. We are interested in transferable skills and your skills and perspective could be exactly what we would value to strengthen our team.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

Equal Opportunities for All

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing [e-mail] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at [phone]. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.

Please note that this role is a 6 months fixed term opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Monday, 28th September 2026

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.