Are you a skilled technical writer with experience developing vocational education and training products? Here's an chance to put your expertise to work on a significant national project supporting Australia's manufacturing industry.

The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (Manufacturing Alliance) is seeking a capable and detail-oriented Technical Writer for an 18-month maximum-term contract to join our MEM Training Package Development project.

About Manufacturing Alliance

Manufacturing Alliance is an industry-owned, industry-led not-for-profit organisation addressing skills and workforce challenges across Australia's manufacturing sector.

Through the Manufacturing Jobs and Skills Council, we work with employers, unions, training providers, government and other stakeholders to identify workforce needs, develop contemporary vocational education and training (VET) products and build the skilled workforce needed to support modern manufacturing.

We are a growing organisation at the forefront of shaping the skills and workforce agenda for Australian manufacturing.

About the role

As Technical Writer, you will play an important role in developing, reviewing and refining high-quality training package content and supporting documentation as part of the MEM Training Package Development project.

Working closely with the Training Package Lead, subject matter experts and project stakeholders, you will translate technical information and consultation outcomes into clear, accurate and consistent training products.

Your work will support the development and revision of qualifications, units of competency, skill sets, assessment requirements and associated documentation,



ensuring products meet relevant standards and frameworks.

Key responsibilities

- Develop, review and edit training package content, ensuring accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Draft and revise qualifications, units of competency, skill sets and assessment requirements.
- Work with subject matter experts to interpret technical information and incorporate approved changes.
- Apply the Training Package Organising Framework (TPOF), templates and approved style conventions.
- Review training products for consistency, including codes, titles, prerequisites, references and cross-references.
- Incorporate stakeholder consultation outcomes, Technical Committee feedback and governance decisions into training product documentation.
- Prepare documentation for consultation, validation, compliance review and submission.
- Maintain accurate document control and revision records throughout the project.

About you

You are an experienced technical writer with excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex information in a clear, structured and accessible way.

You will bring

- Demonstrated experience in technical writing, editing and developing high-quality documentation.
- Experience developing or reviewing VET products, including qualifications, units of competency and assessment requirements.




- Sound knowledge of the Training Package Organising Framework (TPOF), relevant standards and training product templates.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and consolidate information from multiple sources.
- Excellent written communication skills and a strong focus on accuracy and consistency.
- Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant document management systems.

A relevant tertiary qualification in technical writing, communications, education, VET or a related discipline is desirable. A Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing is also desirable.

Experience working with the MEM Training Package will be highly regarded.

Why join Manufacturing Alliance?

Be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation contributing to the future of Australia's manufacturing workforce.

This is an opportunity to apply your technical writing expertise to an important national project, working alongside industry specialists and helping develop contemporary training products that respond to real industry needs.

How to apply

If you are passionate about producing high-quality technical documentation and want to contribute to an important national project, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, via SEEK.

📌 Technical Writer - MEM Training Package Development (Melbourne)
🏢 Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance
📍 Melbourne