Documentation Assistant / Technical Report Editor

Job Summary

  • August 31, 2018
  • Adelaide
  • Casual
  • TBA

* Flexible workplace and hours

* City-fringe location

* Growing, successful professional consultancy

Our client is an independent professional services consultancy that offers bespoke practical solutions to its clients in a cost-effective and timely manner.

As part of the implementation of their strategic growth plan, their busy Adelaide office requires a highly capable and experienced Documentation Assistant to join their professional team.

You will need to be able to multitask your workload and be able to focus on the task at hand with a high level of attention to detail. The role is an autonomous but it is important that the successful individual be self-directed and able to follow detailed instructions.

The position responsibilities include managing the end-to-end process for producing documents including technical reports, and administration guides and office organisational duties. A key component of the job role is formatting technical reports and documents. Some of the technical reports are very large multi-section documents that can be 600 pages long. To be successful in this area you must be methodical, be able to follow detailed instruction, and have a high level of attention to detail. Other duties may include various administration functions to assist in the smooth and efficient running of this small, close knit team.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Manage the master document end-to-end process for producing and maintaining the documents including technical reports and administration guides.
Develop the schedule for the production of documents and manage delivery to the schedule.
Maintain existing documents, analysing and updating to address inconsistencies in style and gaps in the information.
Develop an understanding of the various audiences for each document type.
Develop an understanding of the company style guide conventions for each document type and format.
Receive input from other teams and apply top the master document ensuring the company style guide is followed.
Issue drafts and edits to document authors and reviewers.
Follow company documentation standards and procedures to ensure high quality, consistent documentation.
Provide advice and recommendations on good documentation practice.
Create, adapt, and follow project schedules and deadlines.

Required experience and attributes:

Experience in developing and delivering a comprehensive documentation plan consisting of dozens of documents or more.
Minimum of three years' technical writing experience.
Advanced skills with document writing software (such as Microsoft Word).
Ability to create and edit graphics.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and with stakeholders to deliver outstanding customer service.
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail, and highly organised with proven time management skills to meet multiple priority deadlines.
Ability to discuss technical issues with non-technical audiences as well technical resources.
Able to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences.
Skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking.
Experience with software documentation specifically requirement, design and end user documentation are desirable.

This is a flexible workplace and terms can be negotiated with the successful candidate. Remuneration will be commensurate with the high calibre of the successful applicant.

If you believe you are suited to this position and are interested in becoming part of this team we look forward to hearing from you soon at: applynow@thehrroom.com.au

Please note: Only suitable applicants will be contacted.