NMP80323 - Technical Writer

Amentum; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Technical Writer in Canberra to produce and maintain project and technical documentation, governance artefacts and reports in support of IMD delivery and configuration management.

Essential requirements include experience in ICT/Defence technical writing, strong documentation control, MS Office proficiency, and the ability to share knowledge with customers and stakeholders. Location is Canberra with a 40-hour work week and NV1 security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in technical writing for ICT/Defence projects.
• Strong documentation control and configuration management practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office and document management platforms.
• Demonstrable ability to share knowledge with customer and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain project and technical documentation, governance artefacts and reports to support IMD delivery, configuration management, and decision‑making.

Skills

Technical Writing

Documentation Control

MS Office

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

Document Management Platforms

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.

Role Title: Technical Writer

Role Description: Produce and maintain project and technical documentation, governance artefacts and reports to support IMD delivery, configuration management, and decision‑making.

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in technical writing for ICT/Defence projects;
• Strong documentation control and configuration management practices;
• Proficiency in MS Office and document management platforms.
• Demonstrable ability to share knowledge with customer and stakeholders.

Required Security Clearance Level: NV1

Location: Canberra

Weekly Hours: 40