Senior Writer / Editor, Technical Publications

Senior Writer / Editor, Technical Publications

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This is your opportunity to be part of the Technical Publications Section producing quality guides and publications in plain English to assist the aviation community in understanding (and thus complying with) the aviation regulations. The role of Senior Writer / Editor, Technical Publications is based within the Communications Branch of the Stakeholder Engagement Division.

The Communications Branch is responsible for CASA’s communication activities. This includes broad public and industry consultation and communication strategies, media engagement, website and intranet management, social media channels, safety promotion activities, graphic design, video production, sponsorships and event management, and development of plain English guides.

Responsibilities

• Under limited direction, scope, develop and maintain plain English guides explaining complex aviation rules in a simple, easy-to-read writing style, exercising good judgement to deliver quality work requiring little revision before finalisation of the given stage of document development.
• Edit, peer review and quality check content produced by other team members to ensure a high‑quality end product, ensuring written content retains the intent of the regulations and aligns with the current Australian Government Style Manual and current accessibility requirements.
• Be responsible for planning own work goals and priorities that align with and achieve both own and team outcomes, and work collaboratively with other team members to ensure team objectives are met, assisting in planning and managing projects and meeting agreed timelines.
• Attain, maintain and apply knowledge of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, Civil Aviation Regulations 1988, and associated standards policy and practice, CASA decision‑making processes and agency guidelines and regulations.
• Build and maintain effective relationships internally within the Communications branch and with other business units within CASA such as National Operations Standards Division and the Legal, International and Regulatory Affairs Division, as well as externally with contractors and other suppliers.
• Maintain and promote guidance material including safety information, education and training materials, advisory circulars, web‑based information and other duties as required.
• Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity, participative management and environmental management in the workplace in accordance with CASA values and behaviours.
• Work supportively and cooperatively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to achieve shared outcomes.

Ideal Candidate

Eligibility requirements

About Our Division

Stakeholder Engagement Division helps to create and shape the environment in which CASA works to improve aviation safety by building trust and awareness with our stakeholders and by delivering credible, consistent communication, safety education and client services.

About us

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s (CASA) primary function is to conduct the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace and the operation civil air operations in Australia, Australian civil airspace and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas.

CASA is committed to having a flexible and inclusive workplace and recognises and values the diversity of the wider Australian community.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with Disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

Culture and benefits

We value our people. CASA values social and cultural diversity and is committed to a safe workplace. We are committed to the attraction, recruitment and retention of Indigenous Australians and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

CASA is committed to attaining and retaining the highest quality of skilled professionals and providing a desirable work environment in which they can maximise their talent and potential. We provide rewarding careers, promote work‑life balance and support professional and personal development.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative, Management, and Other

Industries

Government Administration and Government Relations Services

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