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Technical Writer / Content Designer – ASD (NV2)


Technical Writer / Content Designer – ASD (NV2)

🛡️ Current NV2 Clearance Required | 📍 Canberra, ACT | 💻 Australian Signals Directorate

Shape the content that protects Australia.

Blooming People Australia is proud to be partnering exclusively with a leading Defence client to recruit an experienced Technical Writer / Content Designer supporting the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).

If you're passionate about creating clear, engaging technical content and enjoy working closely with stakeholders to simplify complex information, this is an opportunity to contribute to projects that genuinely matter to Australia's national security.

You'll join a collaborative, high-performing team responsible for producing high-quality publications, digital content and technical communications that support critical government initiatives.


🚀 About the Role

As a Technical Writer / Content Designer, you'll work closely with technical specialists, project teams and stakeholders to create engaging, accurate and user-focused content across a variety of digital and traditional platforms.

Your work will include:

  • Developing technical publications from concept through to publication

  • Conducting research to produce technically accurate, audience-focused content

  • Creating publications, web content, eLearning material and other digital communications

  • Working collaboratively with stakeholders throughout research, consultation and review phases

  • Supporting communication campaigns and content promotion initiatives

  • Ensuring all content aligns with organisational standards, accessibility requirements and strategic objectives

  • Reviewing and editing technical content to ensure quality, consistency and usability

  • Helping deliver content that supports real operational outcomes across Defence


🎯 About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys turning complex technical information into content that's clear, engaging and easy to understand.

You'll ideally bring:

  • Proven experience in technical writing or content design

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

  • Excellent research, editing and written communication abilities

  • Experience creating content across multiple digital channels

  • An understanding of content governance, publishing standards and accessibility

  • The ability to review, edit and assure the quality of content before publication

  • Experience with content management systems and digital publishing platforms

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

  • A collaborative approach and genuine attention to detail

  • A passion for producing high-quality work that makes an impact


Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Contribute to nationally significant Defence capability

  • Join a collaborative and highly respected government environment

  • Work on meaningful ICT and cyber capability projects

  • Build relationships with technical experts and senior stakeholders

  • Long-term 12-month contract with the potential for extension

  • Be represented by Blooming People Australia throughout the recruitment process

  • Enjoy working on projects that genuinely make a difference to Australia's national security


Essential Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

  • A current AGSVA NV2 or TSPV Security Clearance

  • Demonstrated experience in technical writing, content design or technical communications

  • Strong research, stakeholder engagement and communication skills

  • The ability to work onsite within a secure government environment

  • Australian Citizenship

Applicants without an active NV2 or TSPV clearance cannot be considered for this opportunity.


📩 Apply Now

If you're an experienced Technical Writer or Content Designer looking to contribute to nationally significant Defence programs while working alongside some of Australia's leading technical professionals, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume along with:

  • Your current AGSVA clearance level

  • Your availability

  • A brief overview of your technical writing and content design experience

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.


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