Technical Writer

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. 

We act as one team to move Melbourne. 

About the role

We are seeking an experience Technical Writers to support the delivery of business readiness activities. This role will play an integral role in the development, editing and publication of procedures, management plans, assurance documentation and work instructions relevant to the new Metro Tunnel.

You’ll work collaboratively and build strong relationship with internal and external Subject Matter Experts (SME) to review, develop and support the implementation of artefacts within the Project and wider business areas. This role will require the management of content uploaded to Sharepoint and will be required to support artefacts managing requirements for operational readiness activities.

Please note this is a Max-Term opportunity for 6 months, there are multiple positions available.

• Developing project procedures associated with processes and supportive artefacts
• Create alignment and integration of other divisions processes including the submission of documentation relevant to the delivering teams
• Ensure that all management plans, process and procedures are compliance and endorsed by the accountable division
• You’ll ensure that all artefacts are managed and updated in accordance with the current document control process and safety interface agreements
• Support the requirements of management activities which are not limited to the publishing, implementation and established artefacts

About you

• Qualification in Technical writing, Communication, Projects, or software development will be highly regarded
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Experience with document authoring and configuration tools as well as graphic skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of document production, publication, standards and methodologies
• You’ll have experience grasping complex technical concepts and be able to translate into documented form
• Communicate with influence to build relationships with a range of stakeholders across internal and external stakeholders
• Strong experience using Microsoft suite such as Word and Sharepoint

Next steps

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career aspirations, join us and get onboard to help move Melbourne!

Don’t meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.

Please note applications for this role will close on Tuesday 17th of September 2024, screening will commence prior to applications closing.

Please note that relevant screening will be conducted as part of the recruitment and selection process. Dependant on the role, these may include criminal history, credit, qualification, and reference checks as well as a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.

Metro is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with specific access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to declare this in their application, so that the contact person for the position can discuss your needs.

Metro’s commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture

Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.

At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.

We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.