Support the development and drafting of Australian Standards. 23rd October, 2024 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 300 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 The Technical Writer supports the development and drafting of Standards and other types of documents across a wide range of subject areas and has the ability to 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 escalate unresolved issues 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 About you University degree, or other relevant qualification Minimum 3 years' experience in technical writing Communicate information clearly, concisely and accurately Work cooperatively and collaboratively 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 i CARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer's leave, regular awards, and on-going training. Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits: Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off Parental and secondary carer leave benefits – supporting you and your growing family Workiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won't go unrecognised! Global working – do you have working rights in another country? Enjoy a few weeks of international working every year Early access to long service leave – why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better! What's next? If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. 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 to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr