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Technical Writer

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22

Core

Create and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and visual work guides for electrical and communications construction projects.

Role type

Technical Writer (Construction/Engineering)

Builds

Controlled technical documentation (ITPs, SOPs, visual guides) for site teams

Domain

Construction, Electrical, Communications

Required skills

Technical writing, document control (revision/approval workflows), interviewing site teams, Microsoft Word (templates, styles, cross-references), Microsoft Excel, attention to detail, numeric accuracy

Preferred skills

Experience with ITPs/checklists in construction/utilities, knowledge of electrical installation terminology, creating visual aids (sketches, annotated photos), reading engineering drawings and Australian Standards

Responsibilities

Write and format inspection and test plans to agreed standards, build master ITP library, interview site teams to capture work methods, convert work methods into SOPs, source acceptance criteria from specifications and standards, tailor documents to contract requirements, apply document numbering and revision control, maintain document register, incorporate review comments, update documents based on non-conformances, prepare visual work guides and pre-start aids