Group
Occupation
232334 Technical Writer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
232334 Technical Writer
Researches and writes technical information-based material and documentation for articles, manuals, textbooks, handbooks, or multimedia products, usually for education or corporate purposes.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Conducts research to acquire knowledge of the subject matter, technologies, and processes to be documented
- Develops plans outlining the scope, objectives, and timelines for creating or updating technical documentation
- Identifies the target audience and tailors documentation to their needs
- Collaborates with subject matter experts for accuracy
- Incorporates visual elements, such as screenshots, diagrams, and illustrations, to enhance the understanding of technical concepts
- Applies consistent formatting, style, and branding
- Ensures that documentation complies with accessibility standards, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
- Utilises various documentation tools and technologies, such as word processors and content management systems, to create, manage, and publish documentation