Technical Author

Babcock Australia & New Zealand; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Defence industry exposure

Career development

Security clearance support

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Lead Technical Author to oversee the creation of Work Instructions for PBS, planned and urgent maintenance, and risk-based assets. You will lead a team of Technical Authors and ensure all WI meet Commonwealth requirements and ANP/MWL standards.

The role requires five or more years in defence technical writing, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to obtain Defence Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Technical Writing within Defence or similar industry.
• Intermediate level of MS Excel and Word applications.
• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of Work Instructions (WI) for PBS and maintenance.
• Manage a team of Technical Authors and track workload and training.
• Ensure WI compliance with Commonwealth requirements and ANP/MWL alignment.
• Identify source documents and data packs for WI inclusion; report improvements.

Skills

Technical Writing

Team Leadership

Defence Industry Knowledge

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

About The Role

The Lead Technical Author has a key role in overseeing development of Work Instructions (WI) including planned maintenance, corrective maintenance, urgent defects and Risk Based Assets for Products Being Supported (PBS) by the Regional Maintenance Provider - West.

You will also lead and manage a team of Technical Authors, and ensure that all maintenance work instructions developed by the team comply with the relevant Commonwealth requirements.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee creation and create Work Instructions (WI) utilising AMPS and MWLs in accordance with approved WI development and management processes; Line manager to a team of Technical Authors, managing and tracking their workload, contributing and maintaining their training development and PDRs;
• Oversee identification and identify key tasking scope steps from either a Standard Activity (SA), TM200, Condition Assessment Report’s (CAR’s) or Hull Inspection Reports (HIR’s) to construct a WI in accordance with the ANP as identified on the Main Work List (MWL);
• Identify relevant system drawings, manuals and associated documentation for inclusion into WI data packs and attachments; Identify and report potential improvements to SA documents and WI process/procedures;
• Oversee Technical Author's understanding and adherence to the N library;
• Oversee WI quality through periodic quality audits, peer reviews and pre-approvals;
• Contribute to technical information presentation and discussion (including formal reviews) with customers (internal and external);
• Contribute to engineering /technical team decisions; understand why such decisions are made and their relationship to project objectives;
• Contribute to accurate and appropriate technical documentation records being securely developed and maintained in

About You

To be successful you will have:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Technical Writing skills within Defence or similar industry;
• Intermediate level of MS Excel and Word applications;
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong computer skills; and
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve desired results.
• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance

This role is based at Henderson, WA

Your future at Babcock - what we offer you

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au .

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.