Security Technical Writer – Cyber & Risk Documentation
Step into a high-impact role where your words directly support Australia's security posture. As a Technical Document Writer, you'll translate complex security concepts into clear, usable guidance across policies, risk templates and user-facing material for a large Federal Government agency, ensuring documentation is accurate, compliant and easy to follow for diverse audiences.
Location: Canberra, ACT or Sydney, NSW
Contract Duration: 6-month contract from February 2026, with possible extensions
Security Clearance Requirement: TSPV essential
Closing Date: Friday 19 December 2025, 10:00am (Canberra time)
Essential Tasks:
* Review, update and maintain security-related document suites including technical security policies, equipment guides, risk assessment templates and user-facing guidance.
* Translate complex technical security and threat concepts into clear, plain-English content aligned with internal Plain Language and branding guidelines.
* Work closely with security SMEs and policy stakeholders to gather information, coordinate self and peer reviews, and incorporate feedback through to final sign-off.
* Store, organise and maintain documents in approved content-management systems with correct metadata, classification markings, audit trails and access controls.
Key Criteria:
* Proven experience producing technical documentation for government or regulated environments, with a strong command of plain-language writing techniques.
* Demonstrated understanding of government security concepts and frameworks (e.g. PSPF, ISM, ISO 31000 or similar).
* High proficiency with MS Word, plus familiarity with document-management platforms such as SharePoint, Confluence and similar tools.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to extract detail from SMEs and present content clearly to non-technical audiences.
How to Apply
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please contact Stratos Gianakakis on and send through your CV by following the link below.
About Compas:
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, TSPV clearance and Australian citizenship is essential for this role - as such any applicants without these two requirements will not be considered.