Technical Writer – Defence
Heaton Rail
Get more replies from employers
Send a job-specific resume in minutes.
Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- Strong background in technical writing within Defence, engineering, or related industries.
- Ability to write in Plain English and produce clear documentation.
- Experience with relevant industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and write technical publications and documentation.
- Liaise with stakeholders to identify documentation needs.
- Review and edit content for clarity and accuracy.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Heaton Rail Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
We’re currently recruiting for a Technical Writer for our client, a global leader in defence engineering and manufacturing.
This is a full-time, permanent onsite position based in the South Canberra district. This position offers a package of $86K–$104K + 14% Super + 6 weeks annual leave, along with long-term career growth in a high-tech facility.
- Develop and write technical publications, manuals, and documentation for defence systems
- Liaise with engineers, technicians, and stakeholders to identify documentation needs
- Review and edit technical and non-technical content for clarity and accuracy
- Create graphics, diagrams, and illustrations to support technical content
- Ensure documentation meets relevant standards and client requirements
- Engineering or Trade qualifications (Cert IV and above)
- Strong background in technical writing within Defence, engineering, or related industries
- Knowledge or experience in electro‑mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC and/or radio frequency (RF) systems
- Excellent written communication skills, including ability to write in Plain English
- Exposure to relevant standards and tools such as DEF (Aust) 5692B, S1000D, Solidworks, CATIA CAD, and XML/structured authoring would be highly regarded
NOTE: To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen and be eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – NV1.
- Permanent, full-time role offering job security and long-term stability
- Industry competitive salary
- 10 extra days annual leave totalling 6 weeks per year
- 2% additional Super (14% in total)
- Free income protection
- Paid Parental, Compassionate, Defence & Voluntary Emergency Services leave
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Salary Packaging
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Heaton Rail undertakes work both locally and internationally for some of the world’s best heavy industry organisation that make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day.
We help our clients do more, faster and better by connecting them with bright and passionate engineering, management and specialist talent in the fastest way possible.
Apply now to talk to one of our team!
- Associate
- Full-time
- Writing/Editing
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M101.744%2012.4726L102.894%2016.1947L99.0021%2013.2201L101.744%2012.4726ZM105.3%208.40937H100.488L99.0026%203.59473L97.5116%208.41047L92.7%208.40385L96.5965%2011.3834L95.1055%2016.1942L99.0021%2013.2196L101.408%2011.3834L105.3%208.40992V8.40937Z'%20fill='white'/%3e%3cdefs%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='paint0_linear_5593_1381'%20x1='90'%20y1='9.44471'%20x2='99'%20y2='9.44471'%20gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%3e%3cstop%20stop-color='%2300AD70'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='0.998594'%20stop-color='%2300B67A'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%23DCDCE6'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
