ANSTO

Senior Technical Writer - Engineering

ANSTO  •  Sydney, AU (Hybrid)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

You'll be part of the team that authorises, creates, upholds and improves the standards across a large organisation, sit at the table with the decision makers.

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of a team delivering expert technical writing support for developing, drafting and publishing engineering documentation aligned with best practices for major infrastructure projects.

This role will see you ensure technical accuracy, clarity and consistency in engineering documentation, collaborate with engineering subject matter experts, support documentation governance, maintain and curate engineering content within the Integrated Management System, participate in quality assurance processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

You will translate complex technical concepts into clear, structured and user‑friendly engineering documentation in a dynamic operational environment requiring consistency, compliance and coordination across multiple engineering stakeholders and disciplines.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the and information pack

About you

Your demonstrated experience in technical writing, strong understanding of engineering standards and documentation governance, and ability to collaborate with engineering subject matter experts formed across engineering, infrastructure or related technical environments will see you accurately capture complex engineering requirements, maintain consistent and compliant documentation and coordinate timely reviews to lead to clear, current and fit‑for‑purpose engineering documentation outcomes.

You’re recognized as an expert technical writer, skilled at drafting, editing and maintaining engineering policies, procedures, guidelines and technical standards, experienced in engineering documentation lifecycle management, quality assurance and working within integrated management systems.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

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Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

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Applications close 11:59 PM, Monday 13th July 2026

For more information about this role, please contact JAGADEESH.SETHURAMAN@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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About ANSTO

ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.

More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.

ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.

As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.

On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.

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Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lucas Heights, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
gov.au
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