Technical Writer

**Requisition ID**:R10147119**:

- ** Category**: Technical Support
- ** Location**: Springfield Central, Queensland, Australia
- ** Citizenship required**: Australia Citizenship
- ** Clearance Type**: Protected (Baseline)
- ** Telecommute**: Yes
- May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position
- ** Travel Required**: Yes, 10% of the Time
- ** Positions Available**: 1

We’re building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. With strong local management, sound investment and a fresh approach, we’re on an exciting trajectory and building unique capability. Leveraging the kind of leading edge US capabilities and technology most can only imagine, our close-knit 800 strong team is busy delivering World-leading solutions to safeguard Australia’s future. And, together, we’re growing a business where everyone contributes and everyone matters.

Northrop Grumman Australia partners with the Royal Australian Air Force to provide through-life support for its fleet of C-27J Spartan Airlifter aircraft. The C-27J complements the Australian Defence Force’s existing Air Mobility fleet and provides airlift of people, equipment and supplies to support Humanitarian Disaster Relief and crisis response in Australia and nearby regions.

**Your Role**:
Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a skilled **Technical Writer** to join our **C-27J team** in either **Brisbane (RAAF Amberley) or Sydney (RAAF Richmond)** to provide technical publications to C-27J Spartan Aircrew. In this role, you will gather, format, edit, and compile technical data. You will collaborate with engineers, and utilise FrameMaker software for publication editing and production. As a Technical Writer, you will primarily be responsible for updating and maintaining a suite of aircrew publications for the C-27J Spartan aircraft, ensuring technical endorsement of proposed changes, and providing in-service support to the RAAF. Compliance with policies and procedures is essential.

The Technical Writer is part of the Continuing Airworthiness Management (CAM) Services, Technical Publications team within the C-27J Program. You will closely collaborate with the Wing Compliance and Standards Officer (WCSO) of HQ 84 Wing (84WG) and the 35 Squadron (35 SQN) Aircrew Standards section. Your role will involve providing technical solutions and documentation to C-27J aircrew, adhering to management plans and associated work instructions.

**What we Offer**:
Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.
- Professional Development -further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
- Options for flexible & hybrid work including 9 day fortnight
- Additional purchased annual leave
- Salary packaging including novated car leases
- Generous paid parental leave
- Volunteer Leave
- Health & Wellbeing program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program.

Defining Possible is our mantra and we are committed to making sure that works for our people’s careers too. What’s Your Possible?

**Everyone Matters**:
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will need to satisfy pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, police checks and employment screening verification.