Content Writer / Editor - Consistency Reviewing, Word Doc - Federal Government Initial contract until December 15, 2026 + 12 month extension option

Rewarding hourly rates $$$

One of Australia'sleading Federal Government departmentsis looking to engage an experienced Content Writer / Editor

to undertake a comprehensive copy edit of the typeset and word version of the manuscript to ensure clarity, consistency, readability and accuracy prior to graphic design and publication. The successful Content Writer / Editor

will secure an initial

contract until December 15, 2026 with the view to be extended for a further 12 months and receive a rewarding hourly rate

The successful Content Writer / Editor

will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Review the manuscript in its entirety.

Improve clarity of expression and sentence structure where required.

Ensure consistent use of terminology and technical language.

Raise editorial queries where clarification is required.

The successful Content Writer / Editor will have experience in the following:





Demonstrated experience providing

professional copy editing, proofreading and publication editing

for complex or high-profile documents.

Strong knowledge of

grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and editorial conventions , with the ability to improve clarity and readability without changing intended meaning.

Experience reviewing documents developed by

multiple authors and stakeholders , identifying duplication, inconsistencies, ambiguity and conflicting terminology.

Strong attention to detail across

terminology, acronyms, capitalisation, numbers, references, headings, cross-references, tone and document structure.

This is a fantastic chance to join a collaborative team within a leading Federal Government department. The successful Content Writer / Editor

will be offered an initial contract

until December 15, 2026 with the view to extend for a further 12 months and receive a rewarding hourly rate

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