Technical Writer

Hi All We are hiring for the role of Technical Writer with one of our clients in Sydney Australia.

Job Description Technical Writer

• Headcount 1
• Location: Sydney Australia
• Duration: 12 months
• Joining: Immediate
• Hybrid working with 3 days from office

We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to produce highquality documentation that contributes to the overall success of our products. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills a keen attention to detail and the ability to grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable for users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Documentation Creation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation such as user manuals API documentation technical guides and release notes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers developers engineers and other stakeholders to understand product requirements and gather information.
• Content Review: Edit standardize or revise content prepared by other writers or stakeholders to ensure consistency and adherence to company standards.
• UserFriendly Content: Create clear concise and wellorganized content that meets the needs of the target audience whether they are technical or nontechnical users.
• Formatting and Layout: Design and format documents to ensure they are visually appealing and easy to navigate.
• Tool Utilization: Use various content management systems documentation tools and software to produce and manage documentation.
• Feedback Integration: Gather user feedback to continuously improve documentation quality and usability.
• Stay Updated: Keep uptodate with industry trends best practices and emerging technologies to ensure documentation is current and relevant.
• Training Materials: Develop training materials and guides for internal and external users as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 35 years of experience as a Technical Writer or in a related role.
• Education: Bachelors degree in English Technical Writing Communications Computer Science or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in documentation tools such as Adobe FrameMaker MadCap Flare Microsoft Office or similar.
  • Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and version control systems (e.g. Git).
  • Basic understanding of programming languages and software development processes.
  • Knowledge of HTML CSS and Markdown is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent writing editing and proofreading skills.
  • Strong analytical and research skills.
  • Ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in specific industry or domain.
• Knowledge of user experience (UX) principles and best practices.
• Experience with creating video tutorials or multimedia content.
• Certification in technical writing or related fields.