24 Scientific Research & Development jobs in Australia

**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.

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**Job Description**
**Position Overview:**
Takeda is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated **Senior Scientist** to join our Analytical Development Biologics team. The position is central to advancing our biologics pipeline by driving the development of high-quality analytical methods, supporting innovative solutions, and collaborating across functions to meet strategic goals. Expertise in analytical methods and bioassay development is key to ensuring the success of this role in supporting Takeda's biologics portfolio.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**1. Analytical Method Development & Optimization:**
+ Develop and optimize bioassays, including but not limited to:
+ **Immunological assays (e.g. ELISAs)** to recapitulate the Mechanism of Action (MoA), residual impurity assays, and surrogate potency assays.
+ Design experiments to achieve robust bioassays aligned with project needs and Analytical Quality by Design ( **AQbD** ) principles (ICH Q14, ICH Q2(R2), etc), and global regulatory expectations for biologics.
+ Expertise in label-free technologies, such as Octet (Biolayer Interferometry - BLI) or SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance), to support method development and characterization of biopharmaceuticals is preferred.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges associated with bioassay development, ensuring bioassays are robust and transferable to Quality Control laboratories (internal and external).
+ Leverage advanced statistics-based strategies to optimize bioassays and accelerate method development timelines, (e.g. **Design of Experiments (DoE)** ).
+ Focus on automation opportunities, including developing automated bioassays, with a goal of **in-silico implementation** and advanced analytics.
**2. Cross-Functional Collaboration:**
+ Represent Analytical Development in **CMC sub-teams** , ensuring the alignment of method development activities with program milestones.
+ Provide scientific and technical input to troubleshoot challenges across biologics programs.
+ Serve as a key analytical resource, facilitating collaboration and communication across internal teams and external partners.
**3. Technology Transfer & Documentation:**
+ Lead the transfer of analytical methods internally and to external vendors, ensuring seamless transitions with high-quality standards.
+ Prepare and review experimental protocols, method transfer documents, technical study reports, and relevant documentation to align with regulatory and organizational requirements.
+ Resolve technical issues proactively during and after the transfer process in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
**4. Leadership & Mentorship:**
+ Mentor and train junior team members in assay development and execution techniques, focusing on hands-on expertise in bioassay development.
+ Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for specific analytical methods, providing leadership and guidance within project teams.
+ Contribute to creating a collaborative and innovative work environment, driving a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
**5. Innovation & Continuous Improvement:**
+ Research and adopt emerging technologies and methodologies to strengthen bioassay development capabilities.
+ Propose and lead initiatives for automating analytical workflows, aiming for higher efficiency and quality through innovation.
+ Stay updated on advancements in analytical sciences and regulatory expectations, contributing to the development of forward-thinking strategies.
**6. Data Management & Reporting:**
+ Design, execute, and analyze experiments; generate and interpret data for biologics characterization and quality control.
+ Ensure analytical development work is documented in electronic laboratory notebooks according to good documentation practices.
+ Compile results into comprehensive technical reports, communicating findings to internal teams and stakeholders.
**Education and Experience Requirements (preferred):**
+ Bachelors degree and 11+ years relevant industry experience
+ Masters and 9+ years relevant industry experience
+ PhD and 3+ years relevant industry experience
**Critical Expertise Required:**
+ Proficiency in developing and optimizing bioassays (e.g. **ELISAs** , including MoA mimic assays, residual impurity ELISAs, and potency assays).
+ Deep understanding of bioassay development principles, automatable assay platforms, and advanced experimental designs (DoE).
+ Solid understanding of CMC processes.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in advancing Takeda's biologics pipeline by delivering innovative and robust analytical solutions.
**Locations**
AUT - Wien - Benatzkygasse 2-6
**Worker Type**
Employee
**Worker Sub-Type**
Regular
**Time Type**
Full time

**About us**
Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive - a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. You will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a purpose of nourishing people. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where you will grow personally and professionally as you learn from some of the most talented people in your field. With over 150 years of experience Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. We operate in 70 countries and have 150,000 employees who are committed to working every day to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Learn more at Opportunity**
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join the team in Newcastle on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, you will be responsible for the generation of accurate, timely and reliable results from the Cargill Food Ingredients & Bio-Industrial laboratories
**Job Purpose and Impact**
The Laboratory Technician will complete moderately complex analytical and laboratory testing in support of the food safety quality and operational teams. In this role, you will perform routine analysis of product testing and will check and monitor instrumentation performance, conduct tests and document results into databases and communicate test results.
**Key Accountabilities**
+ Conduct routine quantitative and qualitative inspections and laboratory tests on raw materials, in process and final products independently and support more complex trials and experiments under intermediate supervision.
+ Ensure compliance programs for all individual testing, which includes monitoring adherence to regulations and other procedural food safety compliance.
+ Interpret and document results of tests into active databases and communicate results to internal customers as required.
+ Run calibration checks, preventive maintenance tasks and simple repair to analytical instrumentation and maintain customer specifications books.
+ Help develop food and feed safety, quality and regulatory culture and collaborate cross functionally to build, maintain and improve an effective food safety, quality and regulatory culture.
+ Handle moderately complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under general supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
+ Other duties as assigned
**Qualifications**
+ TAFE Qualification or relevant experience in agriculture, food science, chemistry or related discipline
+ Experience in a laboratory role strongly regarded
+ Experience in the calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting with laboratory instruments
+ Analytical and detailed
+ Ability to read and interpret documents (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals)
+ Ability to quickly respond to and resolve issues
+ Ability to connect with people in various levels of the organisation
+ Good time management skills
+ High adaptability and capacity for change
+ Comfortable communicating and operating in a virtual team environment
**We Offer**
In return to your experience, we offer:
+ A competitive remuneration package including and a performance incentive plan
+ Autonomy and scope for career development
+ The opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry and inspiring leaders
+ The job stability that comes with a global employer who puts people first
+ A supportive working culture and an inclusive team environment
If you are ready to take on a rare, career defining opportunity, are self-motivated and team spirited, then we would love to hear from you.
**Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are treated with complete confidentiality.**

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
**Description**
We're building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. Uniquely aligned to our nation's strategic priorities, we are bringing to Australia leading-edge US capabilities that many can only imagine. We have an unparalleled local understanding of the needs of the ADF and an 800-strong team committed to doing the right thing for Australia and each other. No wonder we are increasingly recognised as a partner of choice for Defence, for industry and for those looking to define possible in their career.
Northrop Grumman Australia partners with the Royal Australian Air Force to provide through-life support for its fleet of **C-27J Spartan Airlifter** aircraft. The C-27J complements the Australian Defence Force's existing Air Mobility fleet and provides airlift of people, equipment and supplies to support Humanitarian Disaster Relief and crisis response in Australia and nearby regions.
**Your Role**
As the Continuous Improvement lead, you will
+ Provide improvement advice in start-up phases or business projects, highlighting issues, constraints and risks
+ Manage Business Improvement projects
+ Influence and lead an improvement and innovation culture
+ Embed Business Improvement capabilities in the business by raising the awareness of Business Improvement to encourage innovation
+ Facilitate Continuous Improvement Councils
**About You**
Armed with your working knowledge of LEAN principles you will be the Subject Matter Expert to the C27J Program and will have
+ Diploma in Project Management,
+ Qualification in Change Management or Experience in Change Management
+ Experience with a wide range of Business Improvement Tools and Techniques
+ Exemplary stakeholder engagement to enable effective partnering across the organisation.
+ Experience in Blackbelt would be highly advantageous
**What we Offer**
Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.
+ Professional Development - further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
+ Purchased annual leave
+ Salary packaging including novated car leases
+ Generous paid parental leave
+ Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
+ Health & Wellbeing program
+ Employee Assistance Program
We're building a unique, values-driven and inclusive business. We have exciting plans for the future and everyone has a part to play. What's Your Possible?
**Everyone Matters**
Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.
We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), ( and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.
_As a Defence security clearance is_ _required_ _for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in_ _determining_ _your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification._

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
**Description**
We're building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. Uniquely aligned to our nation's strategic priorities, we are bringing to Australia leading-edge US capabilities that many can only imagine. We have an unparalleled local understanding of the needs of the ADF and an 800-strong team committed to doing the right thing for Australia and each other. No wonder we are increasingly recognised as a partner of choice for Defence, for industry and for those looking to define possible in their career.
Northrop Grumman Australia partners with the Royal Australian Air Force to provide through-life support for its fleet of **C-27J Spartan Airlifter** aircraft. The C-27J complements the Australian Defence Force's existing Air Mobility fleet and provides airlift of people, equipment and supplies to support Humanitarian Disaster Relief and crisis response in Australia and nearby regions.
**Your Role**
As the Continuous Improvement lead, you will
+ Provide improvement advice in start-up phases or business projects, highlighting issues, constraints and risks
+ Manage Business Improvement projects
+ Influence and lead an improvement and innovation culture
+ Embed Business Improvement capabilities in the business by raising the awareness of Business Improvement to encourage innovation
+ Facilitate Continuous Improvement Councils
**About You**
Armed with your working knowledge of LEAN principles you will be the Subject Matter Expert to the C27J Program and will have
+ Diploma in Project Management,
+ Qualification in Change Management or Experience in Change Management
+ Experience with a wide range of Business Improvement Tools and Techniques
+ Exemplary stakeholder engagement to enable effective partnering across the organisation.
+ Experience in Blackbelt would be highly advantageous
**What we Offer**
Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.
+ Professional Development - further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
+ Purchased annual leave
+ Salary packaging including novated car leases
+ Generous paid parental leave
+ Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
+ Health & Wellbeing program
+ Employee Assistance Program
We're building a unique, values-driven and inclusive business. We have exciting plans for the future and everyone has a part to play. What's Your Possible?
**Everyone Matters**
Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.
We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), ( and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.
_As a Defence security clearance is_ _required_ _for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in_ _determining_ _your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification._

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
**Description**
We're building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. Uniquely aligned to our nation's strategic priorities, we are bringing to Australia leading-edge US capabilities that many can only imagine. We have an unparalleled local understanding of the needs of the ADF and an 800-strong team committed to doing the right thing for Australia and each other. No wonder we are increasingly recognised as a partner of choice for Defence, for industry and for those looking to define possible in their career.
Northrop Grumman Australia partners with the Royal Australian Air Force to provide through-life support for its fleet of **C-27J Spartan Airlifter** aircraft. The C-27J complements the Australian Defence Force's existing Air Mobility fleet and provides airlift of people, equipment and supplies to support Humanitarian Disaster Relief and crisis response in Australia and nearby regions.
**Your Role**
+ Develop and update technical manuals and documentation by analysing engineering, military, regulatory, and manufacturer data from various sources.
+ Conduct thorough research to support the creation and revision of technical publications.
+ Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to gather essential data for accurate and comprehensive technical documentation.
+ Ensure the timely, precise, and efficient delivery of all Technical Publications outputs.
+ Manage and resolve deficiencies and enhancement requests from Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations through the Publication Improvement Report & Reply (PIRR) process.
+ Maintain compliance with security, intellectual property, and export control regulations across all technical publications.
**About You**
+ You have an Aircraft Aviation background, either a highly skilled trade or qualified engineer.
+ Experience in developing and authoring technical publications, as well as interfacing with operational and maintenance personnel in a dynamic operational work environment.
+ Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings.
+ Ability to obtain an AGSVA Security Clearence.
**What we Offer**
Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.
+ Professional Development - further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
+ Purchased annual leave
+ Salary packaging including novated car leases
+ Generous paid parental leave
+ Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
+ Health & Wellbeing program
+ Employee Assistance Program
Defining Possible is our mantra and we are committed to making sure that works for our people's careers too. What's Your Possible?
Defining Possible means something different to each one of us. What's Your Possible?

Job Description:
McDonald's Australia is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country. Fondly known as "Macca's", we have been a household name in Australia for over 50 years, we believe that our customers are the heart and soul of everything we do and make it our mission to make every moment count! As an employer of choice winner time and time again, working with us means taking pride and having fun along the way; while growing and developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Could you be our next Quality Assurance Coordinator?
The McDonald's Quality Assurance team have an exciting opportunity for someone to join them on a 12-month initial contract. As a Quality Assurance Coordinator, you will manage and communicate market and global quality systems and policies to internal and external stakeholders. You will support food safety and quality standards across Australia and New Zealand, working closely with suppliers and Quality Assurance Managers (QAMs) to develop and execute validation programs for food products and equipment. Do you have a passion for food safety and quality standards? Apply today!
What can you expect on a day-to-day basis?
+ Maintaining and updating the McDonald's Australia and New Zealand Quality Systems Manual
+ Conducting product and equipment validations in the test kitchen
+ Supporting Quality Assurance Managers in creating and maintaining product specifications
+ Coordinating restaurant trials for quality assurance projects
+ Leading the quality assurance information for the Implementation Deployment Team
+ Serving as the Digital Champion for McDonald's reporting systems
+ Analysing complaint data and audit results to identify trends
+ Managing the Class 1 Supplier Good Manufacturing Practice Unannounced Audit Schedule
+ Participating in annual audits for the test kitchen
+ Arranging importation of product samples for sensory analysis
+ Completing food safety checks for equipment and products
Your keys to success:
+ Degree/Diploma Qualified in Food Science/Technology or nearing completion
+ Committed to principles of food safety and driven to uphold these principles
+ A proven ability to work under pressure in both acute and planned environments
+ Self-motivated and proactive, takes the initiative to pre-empt opportunities
Relish in the Macca's difference when you join the Golden Arches:
+ Macca's Staff Discount & Retail Discounts. Enjoy discounted Macca's at any restaurant across Australia and access to hundreds of retail discounts.
+ Birthday & Volunteer Leave. Enjoy a day-off during your birthday month and 3 days annually to volunteer for a registered charity you are passionate about.
+ Modern Office with Sustainable Amenities. Newly revamped office located in Thornleigh featuring the latest technology and electric car chargers to support eco-friendly commuting.
+ Ongoing Professional Development. We are committed to developing our people by investing in leadership programs and free access to LinkedIn Learning.
+ Access To Our 24/7 Wellbeing Partner (Sonder) For You & Your Immediate Family. Using the Sonder app, access free and confidential safety, medical and mental health support via chat or phone with accredited professionals.
+ A Fun & Vibrant Culture. Immerse yourself in local and Macca's only events and experiences from day one of working with us.
At Macca's, our doors are open to everyone, and we will always do our best to ensure our restaurants and workplaces are inclusive spaces where everyone is welcomed and strength in diversity is valued. No matter who you are or where you're from, everyone at Macca's contributes their talents and skills to what makes us golden and what makes us Macca's. We strive to make every moment through the recruitment process a feel-good moment that is fair, equitable and accessible. If you have disability, illness, or injury, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process. Our doors are open for a conversation to discuss adjustments and answer any questions or suggestions you may have about our recruitment process.
Requsition ID: 1791

Title:
Assistant Quality Assurance Manager
At KBR - We do things that matter.
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
Think.KBR.com
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.
Learn more about KBR in Australia
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:
Our client, a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) supporting Defence capability, is seeking an Assistant Quality Manager with strong systems engineering experience to join a high-performing team on a Defence program in Brisbane. This position plays a key role in ensuring engineering processes, quality frameworks, and compliance obligations are met in line with Defence standards.
Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will support the assurance of engineering and technical deliverables, contributing to risk management, systems safety, and quality audits throughout the systems lifecycle. This role supports supply chain optimisation by conducting network studies, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services. Through independent problem-solving and collaboration, the specialist contributes to the effective execution of logistics operations and supports continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.
Responsibilities:
+ Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
+ Ensure engineering processes align with Defence and MSP quality standards and customer requirements.
+ Conduct internal quality audits and support external audits (e.g., by CASG, primes, or other stakeholders).
+ Assist in systems safety and assurance tasks aligned with the One Defence Capability System (ODCS) and other acquisition frameworks.
+ Engage with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to embed quality into the design, development, and sustainment processes.
+ Participate in root cause analysis, risk reviews, and engineering change control procedures.
+ Maintain quality records and contribute to lessons-learned repositories.
+ Liaise with systems engineers and project managers to ensure compliance and traceability throughout the V&V lifecycle.
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
+ Engineering degree in Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
+ Experience in Defence engineering environments and understanding of Defence capability lifecycle (ODCS).
+ Sound knowledge of quality management systems, assurance frameworks, and ISO/AS standards.
+ Strong background or exposure to Systems Engineering, particularly in requirements traceability, verification and validation (V&V), and interface management.
+ Exposure to systems safety and risk management principles (e.g. MIL-STD-882, T&E, hazard logs).
+ Proficiency in document control and configuration management tools (e.g. DOORS, Windchill, Teamcenter).
+ Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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.

Title:
Technical Writer
At KBR - We do things that matter.
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
Think.KBR.com
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.
Learn more about KBR in Australia
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.