Technical Publications Lead — Hybrid/Remote Defence Tech

Saab AB; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid leave each year

14% superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Flexible working options

Saab shares matching scheme

MySaab online store discounts

Job summary

Saab Australia is seeking a highly experienced Technical Publications Team Lead to guide the Technical Publication Team within the Naval Combat Systems (NCS) ILS effort. You will lead, maintain and grow capability to support NCS needs, plan deliveries and mentor staff.

Flexible hybrid work arrangements are available, including potential 9-day Fortnight. Australian citizenship and ability to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of Technical Writing experience in manufacturing, technology, engineering, electrical or Defence industries.
• Extensive experience in developing technical and operator manuals for software intensive systems.
• Excellent command of the English language in written form.
• Experience with S1000D publication development.
• Experience with developing and editing large and/or complex documents to an advanced level in Microsoft Word and/or Adobe FrameMaker.
• Broad experience with Windows applications and Microsoft Office.
• Experience methodologies for the development of documentation for hardware and software products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Technical Publication Team capability to successfully support NCS requirements.
• Estimate, plan and support the execution of project deliveries.
• Maintain team capability to enable development and delivery of Technical Publications to the customer.
• Provide clear direction, task prioritisation and management support to the Technical Publication Team.
• Manage project scope, coordinate resources and allocate tasks to the Technical Publication Team.
• Support the S1000D capability and associated toolsets.
• Undertake Control Account and Work Package Management for the Technical Publication activities.
• Provide mentoring, training and guidance to develop the members of the team.

Skills

Technical Writing

English Proficiency

Defence Industry Experience

S1000D

Documentation Methodologies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe FrameMaker

Microsoft Office

Windows

Job description

Saab Australia is seeking a highly experienced Technical Publications Team Lead to guide the Technical Publication Team within the Naval Combat Systems (NCS) ILS effort. You will lead, maintain and grow capability to support NCS needs, plan deliveries and mentor staff.

Flexible hybrid work arrangements are available, including potential 9-day Fortnight. Australian citizenship and ability to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level are required.