Technical Writer

Technical Writer

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Job Description

Leidos Australia has an opportunity to support an exciting new key Government contract, supporting Australia and it’s national interests, both locally and overseas.

In this role, you will write, in clear and concise language, such technical documents as procedure manuals, service manuals, knowledge base articles and related technical publications concerned with installation, operation, and maintenance of IT systems.Your outstanding interpersonal skills will ensure you verify knowledge by interviewing team members, including technical subject matter experts, engaged in developing new products and services or in making improvements.

Your accountabilities will include:

• Developing technical documentation format that is compliant to contractual agreements;
• Standardisingand editing technical documentation prepared by managers, engineers, architects and other technical team members;
• Ensuringmaterials are organised and completed withinidentified timeframes in accordance with defined standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology;
• Conducting technical document content verification activities including desktop analysis andparticipation during tests;
• Creatingand maintaining technical meeting minutes; and
• Assisting in the development of in house and project documentation.

Qualifications

You'll have excellentcommunication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills along with good time management, planning and organising skills. You are analytically minded with string problem-solving skills and hold a high level of initiative and self-motivation. You'll also have:

• Significant experience in technical writing within a large, complex environment
• Good knowledge across broad array oftechnology and domains
• High level proficiency in Microsoft office suite
• Experience with IT Service Desks, IT Service Management and IT Support

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be required to be Australian Citizens and be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance. NV-2 Clearance preferred, but an NV-1 clearedcandidate with strong experience and team fit will be considered.

At Leidos, we’ve built our business on the ability to Redefine Possible and the same applies to your career. We proudly embrace diversity and support our people at every stage of their Leidos journey in terms of inclusion, accessibility and flexibility. We look forward to welcoming you.