Naval Defence Technical Writer: IETP & S1000D Specialist

Austal; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is seeking an ILS Technical Writer to develop and maintain technical publications supporting complex defence systems. You will create high-quality documentation and IETPs, applying S1000D standards and IPS frameworks within a defence environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, supply support and training teams, manage publication lifecycles, and ensure accuracy and compliance across documents and graphics.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Technical Writing or related discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• Bachelor qualification in Engineering, Technical Communication or related discipline.
• Experience developing technical documentation within defence, maritime or engineering environments.
• Knowledge of S1000D specifications and CSDB systems.
• Strong technical writing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, author and maintain technical publications for operation, maintenance and training.
• Produce and manage Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs).
• Apply S1000D standards, business rules and CSDB practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply support, training teams and subject matter experts.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Manage publication lifecycle activities and configuration control.

Skills

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Publication lifecycle

IETP content

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Technical Writing or related

Bachelor qualification in Engineering or Technical Communication

Tools

CSDB systems

S1000D specifications

Job description

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is seeking an ILS Technical Writer to develop and maintain technical publications supporting complex defence systems. You will create high-quality documentation and IETPs, applying S1000D standards and IPS frameworks within a defence environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, supply support and training teams, manage publication lifecycles, and ensure accuracy and compliance across documents and graphics.