Current Jobs

  Training writer; 12-month contract; Darwin

A client is looking for a training writer for a long-term contract with the Northern Territory Government (specifically the health department). The job requires you to:

• contribute to the design of training materials, end-user support methods and promotional materials
• deliver training via a blended approach including one-on-one, small and large group forum and
• provide input into the assessment of training effectiveness, ensuring that training quality standards are met and that users achieve the required level of competency.

The mandatory skills and experience are:

• Previous experience or strong interest in delivering high quality workplace training in the use of information systems using blended approaches, applying principles of adult learning and Australian standards applicable to training in a clinical health environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical and commonly used office software.
• Proven well-developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation and collaboration skills with the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
• Willingness to travel by 4WD/light plane and spend periods of time away from Darwin where applicable, and to work rostered and non-standard working hours as required.
• Hold a current Northern Territory (NT) driver’s licence or the ability to readily obtain.

If you could meet the following non-mandatory criteria as well, you would be highly desirable:

• Degree level qualification in Health or Community Services or a related field.
• Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, or other recognised training qualification
• Substantial relevant experience in clinical or professional service delivery in a community service or health care setting
• Experience in the delivery of training services relating to computer based information

Send your CV to cv@abelard.com.au. Make sure you include a contact telephone number and email address in

For further information, contact Geoffrey Marnell on 0419 574 668.

  Technical writer; 3-month contract; Melbourne (eastern suburbs)

We're looking for someone with all or most of the following skill-set:

• experience using Madcap Flare
• experience using Madcap Lingo
• experience using Adobe FrameMaker
• experience with translation workflows, translation memory databases, and collaborating with translation companies
• experience laying out material (using HTML and CSS) for publication and
• experience working in the medical instrumentation field.

Send your CV to cv@abelard.com.au. Make sure you include a contact telephone number and email address in your CV.

For further information, contact Geoffrey Marnell on 0419 574 668.

  Technical writer with Mechanical Engineering Barckground: Remote Contract

We’re currently looking for a technical writer with qualifications in mechanical engineering to assist a client prepare instructions for an OEM to assemble air conditioning equipment. The work—which can be done remotely—is primarily to provide textual elaboration of a series of CAD drawings so that the OEM assemblers have a good idea of what part does what and where it needs to go. You will have direct access to the design engineers as your subject-matter experts.

Send your CV to cv@abelard.com.au. Make sure you include a contact telephone number and email address in your CV.

For further information, contact Geoffrey Marnell on 0419 574 668.

  Technical writers/Bid writers; Permanent role

A client is looking for two technical writers—one in Melbourne and one in Brisbane—to join their bid writing teams. These roles would suit a mid-level writer (one with three or more years experience in technical writing).

You must be able to demonstrate:

• exceptional writing and communication skills
• sound document formatting and construction skills, including proficiency in the suite of Microsoft products, particularly MS Word
• diligence, attention to detail and a desire to produce exceptional results
• an ability to work self-sufficiently and autonomously, with excellent organisational and time management skills
• an ability to work in a dynamic, stressful working environment under compressed time frames to meet immovable deadlines, and
• a disposition that enjoys working as a part of a small, collaborative and energetic team.

A good package is on offer, including additional paid leave for going above and beyond, and a 5% commission on any revenue generated as a result of new clients you bring to the company.

Send your CV to cv@abelard.com.au. Make sure you include a contact telephone number and email address in your CV.

For further information, contact Geoffrey Marnell on 0419 574 668.