Microsoft Word Template Designer

Talenza · Sydney NSW 2000 · Casual/Holiday
Posted 7d ago

Microsoft Word Template Designer

Talenza
Sydney NSW 2000

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Casual/Holiday

~$83k - $89k pro rata(Estimated)
AU$330 - AU$352.92 per day + + Super
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Design and develop Microsoft Word templates integrated with CRM systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Test and validate templates for accuracy, performance, and reliability.

Our NSW Government client are hiring for a Microsoft Word Template Designer to join the organisation. In this role the successful candidate will: design and build templates utilised by business users to generate letters and documents. This role will own the end‑to‑end development of templates within the custom template design tool - from requirements gathering and template design, through to development of the template itself, data-mapping, unit testing, documentation, and handover-ensuring the templates are robust, secure, and easy for business users to operate.

Role: Microsoft Word Template Designer
Day Rate: $352.92 + Super
Start Day: 19/10/2026
Initial End Date: 19/05/2026 - Chance of Extension
Location: Sydney CBD (2000). 2 to 3 days in office and the rest working from home.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop Microsoft Word templates integrated with CRM systems.
  • Build and maintain forms for user input.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Ensure templates comply with branding standards.
  • Test and validate templates for accuracy, performance, and reliability.
  • Provide documentation, training, and support for end users.
  • Manage version control and deployment of templates across environments.

About You

  • A high-level knowledge of Microsoft Word template development: content controls, fields, styles, and building blocks.
  • Knowledge of Word formatting and layout: corporate branding, stylesheets, numbering, tables, headers/footers, mail merge alternatives, and printable/PDF-ready outputs.
  • Ability to create guided forms, validate inputs, handle errors, and orchestrate document assembly.
  • Strong understanding of template governance: version control, deployment, and update strategies.
  • Rigorous testing practices: unit/integration testing for template logic, edge‑case handling, performance, and regression coverage.
  • UX for business users: clear prompts, helpful validation messages, and intuitive workflows to reduce training overhead.
  • Documentation & knowledge transfer: creating user guides and technical notes where required.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement: requirements elicitation, solution design walkthroughs, and iterative feedback management.
  • Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail, consistency, and maintainability.

If you feel this opportunity matches your skills and previous experience, please apply with your CV.

Candidates must possess existing Australian working rights and live in/or around the Greater Sydney Area.

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Attention to detailBranding standardsBuilding blocksBusiness requirementsContent controlsDeployment strategiesDocument assemblyError handlingFieldsMicrosoft wordPerformance testingProblem solvingStakeholder engagementStylesTemplate developmentTemplate documentationTemplate testingUser trainingVersion controlWord formatting and layout

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