Technical Writer

Neumann Contractors; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Neumann Contractors in Queensland is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to join our Engineering team. You will create, manage and maintain technical documentation across marine, dredging and engineered equipment operations.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will produce Operation & Maintenance Manuals, On Board Safety Manuals, Vessel Operating Procedures, OEM manuals and related engineering documents that are accurate, compliant and easy to understand.

Qualifications

• Three or more years' experience in technical writing within engineering, manufacturing, marine or heavy industry.
• Experience preparing technical manuals, operating procedures or compliance documentation.
• Excellent written communication, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and PDF editing.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor and Vault or similar CAD/document management systems is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of document control practices and version management.
• Experience with AMSA or other regulatory documentation requirements is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain Operation & Maintenance Manuals (OMMs) for Neumann equipment.
• Develop and maintain On Board Safety Manuals (OBSMs) and Vessel Operating Procedures (VOPs) for marine and dredging operations.
• Compile OEM manuals and supporting technical documentation.
• Produce project documentation including technical submissions, inspection records, data sheets and engineering deliverables.
• Work with engineers and operational teams to gather and verify technical information.
• Extract and incorporate engineering drawings, illustrations and 3D model views into technical documentation.
• Maintain document control through effective version management and document numbering.
• Ensure documentation complies with relevant regulatory requirements, client specifications and company standards.
• Review and proofread technical documents to ensure consistency, accuracy and presentation quality.
• Support tender submissions, product literature and technical information required by Sales and Marketing.
• Identify opportunities to improve documentation systems, templates and processes.

Skills

Technical writing

Engineering communication

Attention to detail

Drawings interpretation

Document management systems

Education

Tertiary qualification in Technical Communication or Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Vault

Microsoft Office

PDF editing

Job description

Neumann Contractors is a family-owned Queensland business established in 1948. We build and support dredging plant and heavy equipment, backed by in-house fabrication, engineering services, industrial coatings, and a dedicated fleet maintenance division.

We are proud of our long history, strong reputation and commitment to quality, safety and our people.

About Neumann Contractors

Neumann Contractors is a family-owned Queensland business established in 1948. We build and support dredging plant and heavy equipment, backed by in-house fabrication, engineering services, industrial coatings, and a dedicated fleet maintenance division.

We are proud of our long history, strong reputation and commitment to quality, safety and our people.

About the Role

Neumann Contractors is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to join our Engineering team.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this role is responsible for creating, managing and maintaining technical documentation across our marine, dredging and engineered equipment operations.

You will work closely with engineers, project teams and operational personnel to produce high-quality Operation & Maintenance Manuals (OMMs), On Board Safety Manuals (OBSMs), Vessel Operating Procedures (VOPs), OEM manuals and engineering documentation that is accurate, compliant and easy to understand.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with technical information and engineering teams to produce documentation that supports safe operations, regulatory compliance and the successful delivery of specialised projects.

Key Responsibilities

As Technical Writer, you will:

• Prepare and maintain Operation & Maintenance Manuals (OMMs) for Neumann equipment.
• Develop and maintain On Board Safety Manuals (OBSMs) and Vessel Operating Procedures (VOPs) for marine and dredging operations.
• Compile OEM manuals and supporting technical documentation.
• Produce project documentation including technical submissions, inspection records, data sheets and engineering deliverables.
• Work with engineers and operational teams to gather and verify technical information.
• Extract and incorporate engineering drawings, illustrations and 3D model views into technical documentation.
• Maintain document control through effective version management and document numbering.
• Ensure documentation complies with relevant regulatory requirements, client specifications and company standards.
• Review and proofread technical documents to ensure consistency, accuracy and presentation quality.
• Support tender submissions, product literature and technical information required by Sales and Marketing.
• Identify opportunities to improve documentation systems, templates and processes.

About You

You are an organised, detail-oriented technical communicator who enjoys working with engineers and translating complex technical information into clear, professional documentation.

You will ideally bring:

• Approximately three or more years' experience in technical writing within engineering, manufacturing, marine or heavy industry.
• Experience preparing technical manuals, operational procedures or compliance documentation.
• Excellent written communication, editing and proofreading skills.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Strong Microsoft Office and PDF editing skills.
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor and Vault, or similar CAD and document management systems, will be highly regarded.
• Knowledge of document control practices and version management.
• Experience working with AMSA or other regulatory documentation requirements will be advantageous.
• A tertiary qualification in Technical Communication, Engineering or a related discipline is desirable but not essential where equivalent experience can be demonstrated.

Why Join Neumann Contractors?

This role offers the opportunity to work on unique marine and engineered equipment projects within a well-established Queensland business.

You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, gain exposure to specialised dredging and manufacturing operations, and play an important role in delivering documentation that supports safe operations, regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.

At Neumann Contractors, our FOCUS Values guide how we work:

Future-ready | Owning It | Continuous Improvement | Unity | Safety First