Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation that supports our engineering and maintenance operations. You will collaborate with subject matter experts to produce clear, accurate, and compliant documentation aligned with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, author, review, and standardise technical publications, including maintenance manuals, operating procedures, and engineering documentation.
- Ensure documentation complies with Australian and international standards and safety principles.
- Incorporate engineering design changes and manage document version control.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly content for internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct peer reviews and quality checks to maintain accuracy and consistency.
- Liaise with engineering, operations, and customer teams to gather requirements and validate content.
- Maintain document libraries and support continuous improvement of documentation processes.
Skills & Experience
- 1–5 years experience in technical writing within engineering, rail, or related industries.
- Solid ability to produce clear, concise, and well-structured documentation.
- Familiarity with document control systems and change management processes.
- Knowledge of Australian and international standards relevant to rail and engineering documentation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint and technical authoring tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, MadCap Flare).
- Understanding of safety principles and ability to integrate into documentation.