Technical Writer

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- Location:

- Brisbane
- Category:

- Business Support
- Position Type:

- Permanent
- Job Reference:

- BOE/1877375
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**About Boeing Defence Australia**

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force and our International Customers. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

**The opportunity**

Boeing Defence Australia is looking to recruit an experienced and high performing technical writer to support the E-7A Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Australia Program. This role is based in Brisbane.
- Dynamic, innovative and likes to think outside the square
- Team orientated, influential and likes a challenge
- An advocate for diversity and inclusion and will be actively involved in leading change
- An excellent communicator who can engage and motivate diverse and geographically dispersed teams; and
- Outcome focused and demonstrates strong values-based leadership.

**Responsibilities**

Technical writer responsibilities will include:

- Development and review of critical and routine technical publication revision tasks for AEW&C customers
- Working closely with AEW&C Technical Writers, SME's, Coordinators and Execution Leads to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks to achieve project revision deliveries.
- Conducting quality and in process reviews and validation of technical publications.
- Providing training and mentoring to Technical Writers, including new starters, in all facets of technical writing processes and the Wedgetail Program.
- Clearly communicating information and ideas between the Technical Writers and the SME's, Coordinators and Execution Leads.
- Having advanced knowledge regarding, and supporting adherence to, technical publication project standards and specifications.
- Taking corrective action (with support of Coordinators) to address technical writing issues where necessary.

**Desirable Experience/Qualifications**
- Prior experience working in an AEW&C technical publications team
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience and potential in the development of technical publications within a system specialty (mechanical/airframe/engines/GSS) desirable
- Experience in the development of technical publications for all levels of operations and maintenance for a new or fielded major equipment system desirable
- 737NG experience desirable
- S1000D experience desirable
- XML or SGML experience desirable
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements
- With the right attitude and communication skills, specific experience may not be necessary

**Benefits**
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

**How to apply**

**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.