3 Documentation Specialist jobs in Australia

Title:
Technical Writer
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KBR in Australia
With over 65 years working on some of Australia's largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation's critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.
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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Publication Author to join a dynamic team in Melbourne delivering high-quality technical documentation in support of complex Defence programs. As part of an MSP supporting Defence capability development and sustainment, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and usability of documentation for military systems and platforms.
The Senior Technical Writer leads the creation and management of complex technical documentation that supports the installation, operation, and maintenance of specialised equipment. Serving as a subject matter expert, this role ensures technical content is accurate, clear, and user-centric by collaborating closely with engineers and other stakeholders. It drives documentation excellence through project leadership, mentorship, and continuous improvement, contributing to the organisation's knowledge sharing and operational effectiveness
Responsibilities:
+ Analyses requirements and develops source material for technical documentation.
+ Consults with engineering and technical staff as a subject matter expert.
+ Collaborates with editors, illustrators, and other stakeholders to prepare draft documentation.
+ Writes complex technical documents such as procedure manuals, service manuals, and related publications.
+ Produces documentation covering the installation, operation, and maintenance of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other technical equipment.
+ Develops materials including operational specifications, bulletins, articles, service manuals, and marketing publications.
+ Gains subject matter knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing experiments and production processes, and reviewing blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, notes, and trade journals.
+ Rewrites existing articles, bulletins, manuals, or similar publications as required.
+ Participates in the development of organisational goals and procedures.
+ Plans and prepares technical content for major publication projects.
+ Leads or champions multi-disciplinary or cross-functional teams as a subject matter expert.
+ Oversees the compiling, writing, editing, and coordination of technical documentation.
+ Provides work leadership and mentorship to lower-level employees as needed.
+ Investigates and makes recommendations regarding challenges encountered in documentation projects.
+ Plans, conducts, and directs work on complex projects with a high degree of autonomy.
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
+ Demonstrated experience in technical writing/publication development, ideally within the defence or aerospace industry.
+ Strong knowledge of technical publication standards such as S1000D, ADFP, and DEF(AUST) standards.
+ Experience working with CSDBs and electronic documentation tools (e.g., Arbortext, Adobe FrameMaker, Oxygen XML Editor).
+ Familiarity with engineering and ILS processes, including configuration management and supportability engineering.
+ High attention to detail and strong written communication skills.
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams under tight deadlines.
Desirable:
+ Experience working within or supporting CASG or other Defence acquisition programs.
+ Knowledge of Defence asset lifecycle and sustainment documentation requirements.
+ Previous experience within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) model or integrated project team environment.
All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a NV1 Clearance or above should apply.
What we will offer you:
· A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
· Flexible working
· Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
· Paid parental leave
· Income protection
· Corporate rewards
· Salary packaging/Novated leasing
· Employee stock purchase plans
· Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
· Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
If you're ready to shape tomorrow, let's get started. Apply Now!
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

**Our Mission**
At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
**Our Approach to Work**
We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!
At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!
**Your Career**
The Senior Technical Writer will be part of a dynamic global team and collaborate closely with Unit 42 security consultants, subject matter experts, and internal teams to take reports through the technical writing editing process and finalize client deliverables. This role will report directly to the VP, Unit 42 Consulting JAPAC and work closely with the GCO leadership team, cross-functional stakeholders, and Unit 42 senior leadership.
**Your Impact**
+ Review investigative and expert reports on behalf of the firm to ensure that the appropriate information is included and that reports meet the group's standards for quality and adhere to the brand and style guidelines
+ Create new documentation and ensure its continued maintenance, including Unit 42 Standard Operating Procedures ("SOPs"), process flows, client reports, executive-level briefings, whitepapers, training plans, and other relevant documents
+ Administer, evaluate, edit, and provide proposals and support of documentation processes necessary to ensure a best-in-class documentation repository consistent with the Unit 42 mission
+ Collaborate and work closely with consultants, subject matter experts, and other internal stakeholders to create and maintain the highest-quality documentation
+ Develop and disseminate training materials for enhancing the quality of consultant report writing and increasing awareness of and compliance with report review processes
+ Maintaining existing and future report templates
+ Develop, edit, and manage the content for Unit 42 proposals and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses in partnership with Unit 42 subject matter experts
+ Ensure that all proposal materials are well-structured, persuasive, and compliant with client requirements and Palo Alto Networks and Unit 42 standards
**Your Experience**
+ Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or related field or equivalent military experience required
+ 4+ years of experience with Cybersecurity communications language and subject matter is desired or other relevant technical writing experience
+ Proven experience in working in a fast-paced, agile environment with ability to meet tight deadlines; thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced security firm environment
+ Ability to convert unstructured information into structured documents in a clear and concise manner including proper layout, style, grammar, etc.
+ Ability to be a creative and proactive strategic thinker while engaged in a fast-paced environment
+ Strong autonomy, project prioritization, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills, demonstrated through written and verbal communication
+ Proficient in preparing and interpreting flowcharts, and schedules and creating detailed processes
+ Excellent communication and organizational skills, including multitasking and time management
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat
+ Background in management consulting or professional services preferred
**The Team**
Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team. Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team is composed of recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics, and information security. With a highly successful track record of delivering mission-critical cybersecurity solutions, we are experienced in working quickly to provide an effective incident response, attack readiness, and remediation plans with a focus on providing long-term support to improve our clients' security posture.
**Our Commitment**
We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at .
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**Our Commitment**
We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at .
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.