Instructional Material Writer and Editor

Posted 19 November 2024
Salary$60 - $68.51 per hour
LocationSydney
Job type Contract
DisciplineCommunicationsGovernment Federal
ReferenceJO-2411-496018

Job description

  • Federal government opportunity – remote working – all locations considered
  • 6-month initial contract
  • $60 - $68.51 per hour + Super
Our Federal Government Client enhances Australian agricultural industries and trade and manages the threat of biosecurity risks to Australia.
 
The role

The position sits in the Export Instructional Material team of the Export Regulatory Knowledge and Capability Section of the Export Regulatory Stewardship Branch (Plant and Live Animal Exports, Animal Welfare and Regulation Division).
 
The APS6 Instructional Material Writer and Editor will undertake writing of instructional material (processes, procedures and supporting documents) to support the Export Regulator Knowledge and Capability team and other export business areas meet a range of deadlines.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • In collaboration with subject matter exports, and using departmental templates and processes, write instructional material (processes, procedures and supporting material) to support export staff perform regulatory duties and functions.
  • Effectively manage good working relationships with instructional material content owners
  • Work closely with key internal stakeholders, including other teams across the Agricultural Trade Group, the Instructional Material Library Systems team, and editors in the Exports Regulatory Knowledge and Capability Section.
  • Assist with editing of instructional material as required.
  • Assist with reporting and other admin tasks for the team as required.
Experience and capabilities required:
  • excellent communication skills, including a well-demonstrated ability to write in a clear, concise and structured way
  • demonstrated skills and experience in document editing (experience in instructional material editing will be an advantage)
  • good client engagement skills and a focus on customer service
  • a demonstrated ability to set and meet work priorities to ensure team and organisational objectives are met
  • an ability to learn new systems and tasks quickly
  • a high level of personal drive and integrity, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • familiarity with document management workflows will be an advantage
 
To Apply:
 
To be eligible it is essential that applicants hold Australian Citizenship and have the ability to obtain and maintain a national police check and Baseline security clearance.

If you are interested in this role, please do APPLY NOW with your resume and cover letter in MS Word format or call Karen on 02 9200 3677 for more information

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