Defence Technical Documentation Specialist

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Randstad Full time

Randstad Defence supports key clients in the Australian Defence Industry. Our client seeks an experienced ILS Technical Writer to join their team in Canberra, working under the direction of the ILS Manager.

As a Defence Technical Documentation Specialist, you will research, develop, and provide publication-authoring services to the ILS Team. You will produce and maintain technical documentation artefacts including ILS Plans and Work Instructions through to endorsement, following relevant Australian and International Standards, regulations, and Defence's requirements.

Candidates must be Australian Citizens with a NV1 Security Clearance. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning, developing, organising, writing, and editing standard operating procedures and manuals;
  • Researching, developing, and writing technical design specifications;
  • Developing written or visual product/process/technical documentation, business process maps, and user manuals;
  • Quality assurance of documents to maintain continuity of style and content;
  • Writing complex technical subject matter for various stakeholders;
  • Developing and updating Engineering and ILS documentation, including technical management strategies and plans, logistic plans, and instructions;
  • Managing updates and revisions to technical documents, procedures, and manuals;

Our ideal candidate possesses:

  • NV1 Security Clearance;
  • A qualified practitioner with relevant tertiary qualifications or industry experience;
  • Qualifications in Program Management and/or Project Management (Agile, PMBOK, PRINCE2);
  • Demonstrated experience writing in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences;
  • Experience in Logistic Support Analysis activities, with knowledge of the links between ILS, LSA, and Test and Evaluation/Verification and Validation;

We offer a competitive salary and a unique opportunity to contribute your skills to defence programs of national significance. If you are interested in this position, please feel free to apply.



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