Technical Writer - Defense / Aerospace

Michael Page; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract

Brisbane location

AU Citizens only

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Brisbane-based aerospace technical publications role focused on developing and maintaining high‑quality documentation for UAS systems. The contract is initially 12 months with potential extension and requires AU citizenship for security clearance eligibility.

You will produce theory of operations, flight/user manuals, exploded views, workflows, and training guides while ensuring compliance with standards and customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret aerospace systems and associated technical information to develop high‑quality, compliant technical publications and illustrations.
• Proven experience creating clear, accurate technical illustrations (e.g., line drawings, schematics, exploded views, workflows) for complex systems, ideally within aerospace or a comparable technical domain.
• Experience with authoring/publishing systems (e.g., Automated Publishing System) and structured authoring environments.
• Experience developing and maintaining document-based and Integrated Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) publication data sets, including associated graphics.
• Demonstrated working experience with S1000D specifications, including the development, structuring, and maintenance of data modules and associated publication data sets.
• Skill and ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyse data; summarize findings; and develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level.

Responsibilities

• Develop paper-based and electronic publication products for UAS systems, including theory of operations, flight and user manuals, testing and troubleshooting procedures, illustrated parts breakdowns, removal and installation procedures, and training guides.
• Ensure technical data and illustrations are developed and maintained in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., S1000D, customer specifications, internal style guides).
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and verify technical information.
• Ensure all documentation complies with industry standards and organisational requirements.
• Edit and proofread content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Organise and manage document revisions and updates as needed.
• Utilise tools and software to create visually effective documents.
• Work closely with the technology team to understand project requirements and timelines.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality documentation to support project objectives.

Skills

Technical publications

S1000D

Line drawings

Illustrations

IETM data sets

Authoring systems

Tools

Automated Publishing System

Structured authoring environments

Graphics tools

Job description

• Develop paper-based and electronic publication products for all levels of operation, maintenance, and training for UAS systems, including theory of operations, flight and user manuals, testing and troubleshooting procedures, illustrated parts breakdowns, removal and installation procedures, and training guides.
• Ensure technical data and illustrations are developed and maintained in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., S1000D, customer specifications, internal style guides).
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and verify technical information.
• Ensure all documentation complies with industry standards and organisational requirements.
• Edit and proofread content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Organise and manage document revisions and updates as needed.
• Utilise tools and software to create visually effective documents.
• Work closely with the technology team to understand project requirements and timelines.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality documentation to support project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop paper-based and electronic publication products for all levels of operation, maintenance, and training for UAS systems, including theory of operations, flight and user manuals, testing and troubleshooting procedures, illustrated parts breakdowns, removal and installation procedures, and training guides.
• Ensure technical data and illustrations are developed and maintained in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., S1000D, customer specifications, internal style guides).
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and verify technical information.
• Ensure all documentation complies with industry standards and organisational requirements.
• Edit and proofread content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Organise and manage document revisions and updates as needed.
• Utilise tools and software to create visually effective documents.
• Work closely with the technology team to understand project requirements and timelines.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality documentation to support project objectives.

12 month initial contract with view to extend. Brisbane based.AU Citizens only. Must be eligible for security clearances.

Essential:

• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret aerospace systems and associated technical information to develop high‑quality, compliant technical publications and illustrations.
• Proven experience creating clear, accurate technical illustrations (e.g., line drawings, schematics, exploded views, workflows) for complex systems, ideally within aerospace or a comparable technical domain.
• Experience with authoring/publishing systems (e.g., Automated Publishing System) and structured authoring environments.
• Experience developing and maintaining document-based and Integrated Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) publication data sets, including associated graphics.
• Demonstrated working experience with S1000D specifications, including the development, structuring, and maintenance of data modules and associated publication data sets.
• Skill and ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyse data; summarize findings; and develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level.

Our client is a Brisbane-based aerospace and defence tech company that manufactures systems and solutions across Australia and the APAC region.

• Hourly rate of $75 to $95 AUD, depending on skills and experience.
• Temporary contract role offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to work in the industrial and manufacturing sector in Alderley.