The position is responsible for developing a range of technical documentation (print and online).
Specific Accountabilities
- Support the Technical Writer Team Lead with Technical Writer assigned tasks including the following;
- Review and edit documents from technical writer peers and other team members.
- Work closely with Software and/or Hardware Engineers and Software Developers to develop Operator, Maintenance and Software User Manuals documentation.
- Assist in preparation of ILS documentation and plans.
- Validate documentation against the product.
- Follow relevant company/project review and approval processes.
- Comply with legislation and Company policies, processes and instructions, including those relating to non-discrimination, safety and duty of care and the quality management system.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- 2+ years of relevant experience in technical writing in manufacturing, technology, engineering or defence industries.
- Familiar with best practice and trends in Technical Writing in particular, as implemented in the defence industry.
- Proven writing skills with the ability to write in plain English.
- Proficient in the use of technical publication authoring software tools.
- Experience using S1000D or Adobe FrameMaker to develop and maintain documentation.
- Broad experience with Windows applications and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with using Microsoft Word to an advanced level, including writing and editing large and/or complex documents, developing styles and templates.
- Experience as a Technical Writer in a hardware and software development environment.
- Experience with using graphic tools for producing simple drawings and diagrams.
- Experience with using Adobe Acrobat to create PDF files.
Desirable
- Experience as an Electronics Technician or Combat Systems Operator in the Defence industry.
- Experience with web-based publishing and developing online help.
- Experience with following military documentation practices and standards.
- Understanding of the LSA tasks and the relationship between LSA outputs and technical publication development.
- Understanding software development activities and the relationship between SW development outputs and technical publication development.
Educational Qualifications and Professional Memberships
- Tertiary qualifications in Writing, English, Communication, or equivalent industry / defence experience (desirable).
Personal Qualities
- Ability to work with others in a team environment, including sharing knowledge and experiences.
- Ability to undertake tasks with minimal supervision whilst maintaining communication with own Supervisor.
- Ability to manage self in terms of time and process, exercise initiative, completes tasks in a competent and timely manner and demonstrate professional ethics.
- Ability to adapt to new tasks, technologies, processes and procedures.
- Good problem solving skills and the ability to develop creative and innovative alternative solutions.