Bastion Defence is a premier maritime professional services consulting firm providing a broad range of services across Australia to a number of clients in the Defence industry. With industry leading employee retention rates and a track record for delivery, clients and high-level candidates seeking a meaningful career know who to turn to.
We offer excellent working conditions and a diverse range of work for the right candidate, along with a supportive and encouraging environment to foster career development and growth.
Bastion Defence is now seeking expressions of interest from experienced Technical Writers to support Australia’s sovereign naval shipbuilding industry on a major Australian maritime Defence program.
Candidates must be experienced in: The design, sustainment, and verification of maritime systems and compliant technical repair documentation.
Developing, reviewing, and validating technical documentation, including maintenance instructions, design reports and system data.
Creating structured Work Instructions (WIs) and data packs for planned, corrective, and urgent defect maintenance.
Developing and maintaining Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs), operator manuals, and maintenance guides for assets.
Converting complex engineering change orders and verbal direction into precise,
field-ready technical documentation. Core Skills and Qualifications
Excellent written communication and documentation skills
Strong technical and engineering literacy
Strong attention to detail A relevant qualification in Technical Communication, English, Communications, Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience, is highly desirable. Benefits
Bastion Mentoring Program
Professional learning allowance ($3000)
5 days study leave per annum
Bastion Defence Picnic Day (our very own annual Public Holiday)
Holiday Shares Plan (Dividend paid to you or nominated party)
Bastion Community Day leave
Bastion Tradie for a Day leave
Rewarding and Diverse Work
Work in a Great Team
Wellbeing Allowance ($250)
Paid Parental Leave (Above Award)
Versatile Working Arrangements
Health Support for You and Your Family (Sonder)
Free Health Checks and Flu Shots
Industry Leading Employee Assistance Program for you and Your Family Please note that, while some remote applicants may be considered, the preferred location for this role is Canberra, ACT.
Please note: Candidates must be Australian citizens and hold a minimum NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance.