Technical Writer

Posted: 23/06/2025

Closing Date: 27/07/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hume

Job Category: Engineering

**Technical Writer**

The defence business develops and produces remotely controlled weapon systems and ancillary products. These systems are adaptable to suit potential customer weapon inventories and comprise state-of-the-art gimbal mounts, fire control systems and world-class sensor units. We continually strive to help our people achieve personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects that shape our future.

**What are the Benefits**
- Structured friendly and supportive team
- Learning and development opportunities
- Opportunities for further career development
- Free Parking
- Paid parental leave
- EOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

**Position Overview**:
As a Technical Writer you will be part of the Technical Publications team developing and updating Technical Publication products including Operator and Maintenance Publications to support our customers.

This role offers the opportunity for growth as a technical writer with experience to not only write but also grow your skills within the team and take part in peer and editorial reviews, as well as working with the wider team of engineers to analyse and write new procedures for new equipment.

**Primary Duties**:

- Working within the publication team to draft, develop and update technical publication manuals for Weapon Systems Armaments
- Create and develop illustrated parts catalogue
- Working with the wider team of engineers to draft and develop new procedures for technical publications
- Review technical documentation for accuracy
- Review Bill of Material (BOM) to develop Technical Publications (Technical Equipment Manuals & Special Publications).
- Review sub-contractor, OEM / Supplier data for accuracy, safety, and consistence

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**To be considered, applicants will ideally possess the following skills**:

- Experience using the R4i suite of software to develop Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs). Including Operator, Maintenance and Illustrated Parts Catalogues
- Experience producing publications to an S1000D standard
- Experience in the use of MS Office suite to produce technical publications, in particular MS Word and Adobe Acrobat
- Knowledge of ILS and Technical publication procedures
- Knowledge of Engineering product lifecycle and change management
- Excellent writing skills with strong attention to detail
- Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a remotely based team
- Ability to understand and represent complex information in an easily digestible format.

**Experience**
- Demonstrated engineering support and technical writing experience in the defence Industry
- Trade or Technician qualifications in mechanical/Electrical/Electronic systems
- Minimum 2 years in similar role.

**How to Apply**

**You must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain Australian Government security clearance. Ability to view and handle ITAR items and documentation