Writer & Editor

At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.

Play a key role shaping ASIC's most important publications by turning complex regulatory content into clear, compelling and accessible written material that supports a fair and efficient financial system.

• Location – Sydney or Melbourne location
• Salary between $127,641 - $149,946 (depending on experience) plus 15.4% superannuation
• Permanent role
• Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 31 May 2026

The team

ASIC's Strategy and Corporate Affairs Group is responsible for leading ASIC's communications and stakeholder engagement including internal, corporate and external communications (including media), as well as digital and social channels. Its purpose is to build and leverage strategic stakeholder relationships to drive engagement and protect and enhance ASIC's reputation.

Group Communications leads the Strategic Communications and Internal Communications teams and takes a whole-of-ASIC approach.

The role

As a Writer And Editor, You Will

• Lead the creation of ASIC's written publications, turning complex regulatory information into clear, accessible content.
• Act as a trusted partner to subject matter experts, shaping content for structure, narrative, clarity, and audience impact.
• Deliver end‑to‑end writing and editing projects, managing reviews and publication to tight timeframes.
• Support other team members by sharing expertise and contributing to improvement of processes and ways of working.
• Uphold ASIC's publishing standards, accessibility requirements and style guides across all outputs.
• Leverage modern editing workflows, digital tools and AI to enhance quality and user experience.

About You

You're a senior writer and editor with deep experience producing and shaping high-profile reports or complex, technical publications - ideally in government, regulatory or professional services environments - bringing clarity, structure and plain‑English impact to every piece you deliver. You're confident managing end‑to‑end writing and editing projects and applying publishing standards, accessibility requirements and modern editing tools, including AI‑enabled workflows.

Just as importantly, you're a collaborative team player and trusted adviser who builds strong relationships, constructively challenges stakeholders, and thrives in fast‑paced environments where judgement, professionalism and teamwork matter.

You Will Also Demonstrate

• Proven experience translating complex regulatory or technical content into clear, engaging publications
• Confidence partnering with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders to shape high‑impact content
• Strong project management skills, delivering multiple priorities to deadline without compromising quality
• A continuous‑improvement mindset, embracing digital tools and smarter ways of working

View the position description for more information or click ‘apply' to start your application. Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 31 May 2026

About ASIC

ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.

ASIC is an equal opportunity employer seeking people who want to make a difference. ASIC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, LGBTIQ+ identity, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.

We Offer a Range Of Employee Benefits Including

• Attractive superannuation
• Additional leave entitlements
• 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
• Flexible work arrangements
• Assistance for study and professional development

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.