We are on the lookout for an energetic Technical Writer to join our dynamic team at Leidos in Canberra 2600, ACT.
Growing your career as a Full Time Technical Writer is a fantastic opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, creativity and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Technical Writer at Leidos today!

About Us

People join Leidos Australia for many different reasons. The interesting projects. Supportive and open-minded colleagues. The opportunities to develop. What unites us is the fact that everything we do benefits and safeguards Australia in some way. We’re proud of our Mission to make the world safer, healthier and more efficient, and every Leidos team member has a valued role to play – to Be the difference.

Job Description

The Opportunity

We have a permanent opportunity to join our IT Projects group to support the delivery of a major Defence program with high visibility internally. In this role your outstanding interpersonal skills will ensure you verify knowledge by interviewing team members, including technical subject matter experts, developing new products and services or in making improvements.

Duties

- Developing a technical documentation format that is compliant to contractual agreements
- Standardising and editing technical documentation prepared by managers, engineers, architects and other technical team members
- Ensuring materials are organised and completed within identified timeframes in accordance with defined standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology




- Conducting technical document content verification activities including desktop analysis and participation during tests
- Assisting in the development of in house and project documentation.

Qualifications

About You and What You'll Bring

You'll have excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills along with good time management, planning and organising skills. You are analytically minded with strong 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 setting
- Good knowledge across broad array of technology and domains
- High level proficiency in Microsoft office suite
- Experience with IT Service Desks, IT Service Management and IT Support

Additional Information

What You'll Love

At Leidos you’ll enjoy 12 weeks’ paid parental leave as a primary carer, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more. Foster your career through complete access to learning and development and mentoring opportunities, we have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions.

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

Benefits of working as a Technical Writer in Canberra 2600, ACT:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package

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