Technical Document Writer - 12 months maximum contract role

In this role, your work will help teams understand complex systems and deliver projects with clarity. As a Technical Document Writer at CMC Markets, you will translate technical information into clear, structured documentation that supports developers, project teams and business stakeholders.

Your work will directly support the successful delivery of technology initiatives across the organisation. When teams understand systems, processes and requirements clearly, they can deliver better outcomes for our clients. The documentation you produce will become a trusted resource used across projects and operational teams.

You will work closely with project managers, engineers and subject matter experts across the business. This exposure gives you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of financial technology, large-scale systems and enterprise projects. It is an environment where curiosity, learning and collaboration are valued.

At CMC Markets, we empower investors to access global markets through reliable and innovative trading platforms. Your contribution will support the teams that build and maintain these systems, helping the organisation continue to deliver trusted services to clients around the world.

This is a 12 months maximum contract role.

Why You'll like working here

Just some of the reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Leave benefits: Enjoy your birthday off to spend time with family and friends, on us! Utilise a free annual charity day to give back to your community.

• $0 Trades: Staff & family trading accounts with CMC Markets Invest have access to the best brokerage rates in the market - $0 trades for all domestic and international equity orders!

• Continuous learning: Our L&D offering covers both technical and performance training, ensuring you're always learning new skills.

• Unlimited access to a dedicated benefits & wellbeing hub where you can save money through various retailer discounts, and make use of a variety of resources that will enhance your physical and mental wellbeing.

• Collaboration: We believe that great things happen when smart people work together, that’s why we’ve made the decision to work five days in the office.

• Office perks: Help yourself to free breakfast cereals, condiments, and coffee to fuel your workday. Our culture club provides opportunities for everyone whether you’re into fitness, pizza making classes, socialising or bringing out your competitive side in trivia or lawn bowls!

What you’ll be working on

In this role, you will create and maintain documentation that supports technology projects and operational processes across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Writing and maintaining technical documentation, process documentation and project artefacts

• Translating complex technical concepts into clear and accessible written content

• Working with project managers, engineers and subject matter experts to gather and validate information

• Documenting system processes, workflows, architecture overviews and project deliverables

• Ensuring documentation follows consistent standards and remains accurate and up to date

• Supporting project teams by organising information so it is easy to access and understand

• Contributing to the overall quality and clarity of documentation used across technology and project teams

• Your work will help teams deliver projects more efficiently and ensure knowledge is preserved across the organisation.

What will help you be successful?

We are looking for someone who enjoys organising complex information and turning it into clear, practical documentation.

You are likely to succeed in this role if you bring:

• Experience writing technical or project documentation in a technology environment

• The ability to understand technical concepts and communicate them clearly

• Strong written communication and attention to detail

• Confidence working with technical teams and business stakeholders

• The ability to structure and organise information logically

• A proactive mindset and strong time management skills

• Experience working within technology, financial services, or project environments will be highly regarded.

The things we live by

CMC Markets is powered by our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people feel confident to be themselves, feel valued and are able to do their best work. We don’t just value differences and unique perspectives, we seek them out and we invite them in, because we know it will lead to better outcomes for everyone

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We’re always on the lookout for great people, so even if you don’t feel you are a 100% fit, apply with your up-to-date CV and we’ll consider you for this role and any other suitable opportunities across the business. 

 We look forward to hearing from you! 

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