Technical Editor
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Job Summary
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Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts backed by our global experience and network of partners are working to solve the worlds toughest challenges in government intelligence defence aviation border protection and health markets.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
The Defence Digital Modernisation (DDM) Business Operations team is seeking a highly skilled Technical Editor to join our dynamic team on a large Defence this role you will play a critical part in shaping and delivering clear accurate and impactful written artifacts that support both internal and external stakeholders. Your work will ensure consistency compliance and alignment with policies while enabling effective engagement across multiple audiences.
Responsibilities
Edit proofread and review a wide range of technical and non-technical materials for diverse audiences including internal teams external stakeholders and clients.
Ensure accuracy clarity consistency and alignment with company and customer vision style and tone.
Oversee and manage document workflows.
Provide subject matter guidance on communication best practices and standards influencing approaches to solution design and process delivery.
Contribute to the delivery of critical program milestones by ensuring all content supports stakeholder understanding and program success.
About You
Demonstrated experience in technical editing writing and content management within large complex Defence programs or similar environments.
Demonstrated previous experience with Defence Writing Standards
Strong command of grammar syntax style and tone with the ability to adapt messaging to varied audiences.
Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively across internal and external groups.
This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen hold a NV-1 level security clearance.
Diverse Team Members Shared Values and a Common Purpose
Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. Its about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work feels welcome valued and respected and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase Chief Executive Leidos Australia.
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities veterans neurodiverse people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies NetworkYoung Professionals Defence & Emergency Services Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.
Next Steps
To apply for this role follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
Recruitment process - virtual / face to face interview & background checks.
Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team if youd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Key Skills
- Information Management
- Adobe Acrobat
- HTML5
- Perforce
- Technical Writing
- Smartsheet
- Adobe Photoshop
- XML
- Document Management Systems
- Document Management
- Google Suite
- Writing Skills
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
