Senior Technical Writer - Engineering
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects

Job location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

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Job reference number: 106603
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: $137551.0-$154055.0
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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 role description 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.

Join us

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

Apply today

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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