Technical Writer

Northrop Grumman Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible Working Options

Health and Wellbeing programs

Ongoing career progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Brisbane seeks a Technical Writer responsible for developing and coordinating Engineering and Maintenance Process documents. The ideal candidate must have experience in Aviation and document management systems. This full-time role offers a range of benefits, including flexible working options and parental leave. A Defence security clearance is mandatory, requiring Australian citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate appropriate Engineering and Maintenance Governance forums.
• Review draft documents for compliance with EMS/MMS PrOP architecture.
• Record functional compliance of documents via EMS and MMS Verification Cross Matrix.
• Maintain currency in document management systems.
• Seek emerging technology to improve efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Experience in Aviation – CAMO

Experience in developing and authoring engineering or maintenance PrOP

Experience with large interdependent management systems

Skilled in document management systems

Job description

Technical Writer – Northrop Grumman Australia

Technical Writer role at Northrop Grumman Australia.

As the Technical Writer, you will be responsible for the development and coordination of Engineering and Maintenance Process and Operational Procedure documents within the Engineering and Maintenance Management systems. You will also have accountability for:

• Facilitate appropriate Engineering and Maintenance Governance forums
• Review draft documents to ensure they align with EMS/MMS PrOP architecture
• Record functional compliance of documents via the EMS and MMS Verification Cross Matrix
• Maintain currency in document management systems
• Seek emerging technology to drive efficiency/productivity into the EMS & MMS

About You

• Experience in Aviation – CAMO, OPS, Tech Pubs
• Experience in developing and authoring engineering or maintenance PrOP
• Experience with large interdependent management systems across multiple domains
• Skilled in document management systems

What We Offer

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible Working Options including Hybrid Working, 9‑day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, varying start and finish times to suit your family needs
• 2 weeks paid Reservist leave
• Health, Wellbeing and generous employee discount programs
• Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option
• Ongoing career progression opportunities – leadership development, education support, internal movement

Additional Information

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, and your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Who we are

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia’s future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other.

Everyone Matters

Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. Our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interests in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

What’s Your Possible?

Define your possible with Northrop Grumman Australia.