Technical Writer

We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

Thales Underwater Systems is a world leader in its field and a major exporter of sonars and associated systems for navies and air forces worldwide. The Underwater Systems business line has operating units in France, United Kingdom and Australia, and employs about 2,500 people world-wide and 300 people in Australia. Our business designs and delivers a wide range of products and services which include Sonars for submarines and surface vessels, autonomous and conventional mine countermeasures and underwater security and protection.

**About Your Role: Technical Writer**

Our Underwater System function has an exciting opportunity for an experienced **Technical Writer to our high-performing team based in Rydalmere. **This is a pivotal role that will provide writing experience and services for the preparation and production of documentation and technical manuals in accordance with internal customer requirements.

Reporting into the Systems & Speciality Engineering Manager, you will collaborate and work closely with internal and external stakeholders.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Planning, organising and controlling documentation activities in accordance with Company procedures
- Delivery of all documentation on time and within budget, in accordance with all client and contractual requirements
- Liaise with customers regarding progress of documentation tasks and any potential problems and solutions
- Represent and promote of documentation services to both internal and external client stakeholders
- Development and maintenance of documentation standards as required
- Provide estimates, advice and needs analysis for documentation services for internal and external clients
- Co-ordinating and implementing Thales security practices in the area of documentation writing, production and handling

**How About You?**

We are looking for a switched-on and confident person to be an integral part of our team, who’s not afraid to engage with people at all levels. Ideally you will possess:

- A degree or diploma in a relevant technical discipline
- Extensive experience in MS Windows XP and MS Office
- Strong experience in technical documentation environment
- Experience in a technical documentation as a Team Leader or higher
- Good team player
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines

**Benefits & Culture**

Situated in Rydalmere, we have on-site Parking, Gym Facilities and a subsidised Canteen. We offer a competitive remuneration package and fantastic employee benefits. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment with unlimited success and opportunities.

**Good to Know**

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

As part of our standard process you will complete police, medical, employment and reference checks. Thales also complies with current public health orders in place and as such you may be requested to provide your COVID-19 vaccination record.

Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.