Technical Writer

Lockheed Martin; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Flexible work options

Additional leave each year

Blood donor leave

Mental health support

Employee discounts

Novated leasing

Financial guidance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking a senior technical publications professional to lead the delivery and ongoing improvement of operator and maintenance manuals for the SouthPAN defence program. You will work in an agile environment with ILS leads, project teams and customers to ensure accurate, compliant documentation for complex systems and equipment.

You will gather information from engineers, apply IETM standards and manage publication configurations while supporting delivery milestones

Qualifications

• Extensive experience writing, editing and maintaining complex technical publications.
• Experience with Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
• Ability to identify suitable technical illustrations to convey concepts clearly.
• Strong publication configuration management skills, with IT and admin focus.
• Experience in engineering/maintenance environments, preferably defence.
• Proficient in AI prompting for technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead authoring, development and implementation of Technical Publications (Operator and Maintenance Manuals) for the SouthPAN capability.
• Advise project management, ILS leads and customers on all technical documentation activities.
• Plan, develop, maintain and amend publications to support delivery and sustainment.
• Oversee distribution of SouthPAN publications in line with milestones.
• Collaborate with teams to estimate, establish and improve the technical publications capability.
• Develop clear, user-focused publications for complex systems and equipment.
• Gather and interpret information from engineers and standards to inform content.
• Review and update existing publications to stay accurate and compliant.

Skills

Technical authoring

IETMs

Technical illustrations

Publication configuration management

Defense industry experience

AI prompting

Job description

The Opportunity

The Opportunity

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance at the level required for the position.

Join the ground-breaking SouthPAN Program and lead the delivery, implementation and continuous improvement of technical publications supporting a nationally significant defence capability. Working in an agile environment alongside Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) leads, project teams and customers, you'll provide technical leadership and expert advice on the development and sustainment of operator and maintenance publications across mission and support systems. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a strategically important program while further developing your expertise in technical publications, complex systems and integrated logistics.

SouthPAN is a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) comprising reference stations, telecommunications infrastructure, computing centres, signal generators and satellites that provide enhanced positioning and navigation services across Australia, New Zealand and their maritime regions.

This job is based in Uralla, NSW but we are open to applicants working from NSW, ACT, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia who are open to travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the authoring, development and implementation of Technical Publications (Operator and Maintenance Manuals) in support of the SouthPAN capability.
• Provide guidance and support to project management, ILS leads, project staff and customers on all technical documentation activities.
• Plan, coordinate, develop, maintain and amend technical publications to support the delivery and sustainment of the SouthPAN capability.
• Oversee and support the distribution of SouthPAN publications in accordance with project milestones and delivery requirements.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to estimate, establish, develop and continuously improve the technical publications capability.
• Develop clear, accurate and user-focused technical documentation, including operational, maintenance and support publications for complex systems and equipment.
• Gather, validate and interpret technical information from engineers, subject matter experts, technical standards, specifications and other source data.
• Review, update and maintain existing publications to ensure content remains accurate, compliant, current and fit for purpose.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant professional experience in a technical authoring role, including writing, editing and maintaining complex technical documentation.
• Experience with Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
• Proven experience identifying technical illustrations and graphics to clearly communicate technical concepts and information.
• Significant experience in technical publication configuration management, supported by strong information technology and administrative skills.
• Significant experience working within engineering and/or maintenance environments, preferably within the defence industry.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Desirable

• Familiarity with DEF (AUST) 5629C
• Knowledge of Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) disciplines, including Logistics Engineering, Maintenance Engineering and Training Development.

Don’t meet every requirement?

If you're excited by this opportunity but don't meet every criterion, we'd still love to hear from you. Your skills and experience may be a great fit for this role, or another opportunity within our organisation.

What We Offer You

• Work on innovative projects, collaborate across borders and build your skills through internal secondments and structured career pathways.
• Access face to face and online development opportunities, supported by employee recognition programs and annual awards events.
• Many roles offer flexible options to help you shape a work pattern that fits your life.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave each year, plus access dedicated study leave, and quarterly blood donor leave.
• Receive free mental health support for you and your family, participate in health month activities and access resources that support your wellbeing.
• Access a wide range of employee discounts, novated leasing options, referral incentives and financial guidance through your Superannuation provider.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organisation, providing stimulating and challenging opportunities with a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Veteran Friendly Workplace

Veterans are encouraged to apply. We highly value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and transitioning service members can contribute to our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.

Equal Opportunity

Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any adjustments that will help you to be successful.