Aps6 Copy Editor and Technical Writer (Geelong)

Chance for an APS6 Copy Editor and Technical Writer in Geelong CBD | Federal Government

**Your new company**

Hays is the preferred supplier choice of Federal, State and Local Government organisations as well as leading employers in Health, Technology, Insurance, Education and Utilities across Geelong. I am partnered with a Federal Government Agency, in the heart of Geelong to recruit an APS6 Copy Editor and Technical Writer for a 12-month, full time temporary assignment with the potential to extend. Want to work from home on occasion? This job may just be the one for you!

**Your new role**

As the APS6 Copy Editor and Technical Writer, you will be accountable under limited direction to undertake complex work that is guided by legislation, policies, procedures, standards, methodologies and precedents. An APS6 Copy Editor and Technical Writer is required to provide detailed technical, professional, policy, operational support and advice in relation to complex problems. Where required, your role will coordinate and assist in the strategic planning, program and project management and policy development that support the organisations editing and proofreading of corporate documents.

You will also be responsible for, but not limited to:

- Manual and internal style guides and standards, ensuring content accuracy and writing style consistency.
- Overseeing quality assurance of corporate documents ensuring they follow NDIA standards for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Conducting internal research to articulate business objectives through corporate reporting document narratives.
- Identifying opportunities to drive the adoption of recent processes focused on continuous improvement of consistency and accuracy in corporate writing.
- Creating and updating technical guidance documents, procedural guides, project plans and governance frameworks.
- Regularly conducting reviews and evaluation of published content to ensure relevancy.
- Creating communication materials focusing on user experience
- Assisting in the management of reports processes and communications outputs.

**What you'll need to succeed**

To be successful as the APS6 Copy Editor and Technical Writer, you will need to provide evidence of the following:

- Demonstrated experience editing, proofreading and writing for corporate documents.
- Highly developed editorial, grammatical and comprehension skills.
- Understanding of and ability to draft accessible and inclusive content.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated initiative, reliability and ability to work unsupervised.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office suite.
- Ability to work cohesively with a small team.
- Government experience is desired
- Australian Citizenship

**What you'll get in return**

Through Hays, this role offers you an hourly rate of $60.26 and an opportunity to progress your career with this Federal Government Agency, hybrid working environment and:

- Weekly pay cycles
- Nominated choice of superannuation fund
- Online time sheet submission and approval
- No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
- No invoicing required for Pty Ltd holders
- Regular contact with consultants throughout the duration of your assignment

**What you need to do now**

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