Defence Technical Publications Specialist

Department of Defence; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence is seeking an APS 4 Technical Publications Officer to develop, review, and maintain technical publications that support Defence personnel and capability. You will work with engineers, maintenance teams and stakeholders to ensure information is accurate, accessible, and aligned with Defence standards.

You will contribute to publication processes, manage version control, and support continuous improvement of documentation in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical writing, document management or publishing.
• Experience with engineering support, logistics or maintenance documentation.
• Strong written communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret complex technical information for end users.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain technical publications in accordance with Defence standards and business requirements.
• Ensure technical information is clear, accurate, consistent, and accessible for end users.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, maintenance personnel, and stakeholders to gather, analyse, and validate technical information.
• Support quality assurance processes to ensure publications meet regulatory, contractual, and organisational requirements.
• Conduct research and analysis to support the development and continuous improvement of technical publications.
• Manage document updates, version control, and publication schedules.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of publication processes, procedures, and standards.
• Provide advice and support to stakeholders regarding technical publication requirements and processes.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve organisational and Defence outcomes.

Skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Technical interpretation

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Teamwork

Technical writing

Editing / publishing

Engineering support

Job description

The Department of Defence is seeking an APS 4 Technical Publications Officer to develop, review, and maintain technical publications that support Defence personnel and capability. You will work with engineers, maintenance teams and stakeholders to ensure information is accurate, accessible, and aligned with Defence standards.

You will contribute to publication processes, manage version control, and support continuous improvement of documentation in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.