JOB
Technical Writer (Software)
Apply before 6PM (AEDT) on: Sunday, January 23, 2022
Australian Capital Territory
Agency / Department
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Experience Level
Senior
Employment Type
Contract
Expected Rate (inc. Super)
$100 per hour***
Overview and Responsibilities
•prepare, review, revise and maintain technical documents, including solution, detailed design and operational documentation for the ROVER system
•manage the technical documentation following version control standards and the department’s records management system (SharePoint)
•consult with solution architect, technical team leads and key business stakeholders, to develop system documentation
•work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
•provide superior written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Essential Criteria
1. •Demonstrated experience analysing and documenting relational data models.
2. •Demonstrated experience documenting complex software systems, as built documentation, including integrations with other systems.
3. •Proven ability to analyse, synthesize and quickly learn complex solutions.
4. •Prepare, review, revise and maintain technical documents, including solution, detailed design and operational documentation.
5. •Demonstrated experience writing procedural documentation for multiple audiences.
6. •Demonstrated ability to develop the technical documentation adhering to version control standards and records management system requirements.
Desired Criteria
1. Proven experience with task tracking tools such as DevOps.
2. Working knowledge of Agile development environment is highly desirable
3. Minimum 4 years’ industry experience as an effective technical writer
Security Clearance
Must Have current baseline clearance
Contract Extensions
2 x 12 months extension options