14% super, 6 weeks paid leave, income protection.

Senior Technical Writer - Editor

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Senior Technical Writer to join our high-performing team in delivering clear, accurate, and high‑quality technical documentation to support mission‑critical defence systems. Reporting to the Technical Publications Team Lead, you will develop and maintain workflows to ensure consistent and accurate technical publications and support/mentor the technical writing team members.

Our ideal candidate is a collaborative and detail‑orientated writer with S1000D experience, within a Defence environment, who brings a passion for continuous improvement. You will thrive in a demanding, rapid‑paced, and time‑sensitive environment where problem‑solving is critical.

Key responsibilities

- Develop operator and maintainer manuals with minimal supervision.
- Develop and maintain work instructions and style guides to ensure consistency across publications.
- Lead documentation initiatives, including peer reviews and quality assurance of technical publications.
- Collaborate with engineers, developers, and other stakeholders to gather source information and deliver customer‑aligned content.
- Provide mentorship and training to junior writers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to tender submissions and estimate writing efforts as needed.
- Ensure documentation aligns with defence standards and integrates seamlessly with ILS and LSA outputs.

About you

Experience & Skills

- Minimum seven years’ experience in a technical writing role in defence, manufacturing, engineering, or technology sectors.
- Experience with S1000D publication development.




- Experience developing and editing large and/or complex documents to an advanced level using Microsoft Word, Adobe FrameMaker and/or S1000D tools.
- Proficiency with PDF editing, graphics tools, and configuration management processes.
- Understanding methodologies for the development of documentation for hardware and software manuals.
- Experience implementing defence documentation practices and standards.
- Familiarity with web‑based publishing and online help content creation.

Personal Attributes

- Self‑aware, accountable, and committed to personal and team development.
- Ability to undertake tasks with minimal supervision while maintaining communication with your supervisor.
- Strong time and process management, initiative, and professionalism.
- Adaptability to new tasks, technologies, processes, and procedures.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance.

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems to mixed reality,



cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provides high‑technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience. As a valued team member, you’ll access a variety of perks and advantages to support you and your family:

- 6 weeks paid leave each year
- 14% superannuation
- Free income protection insurance
- Flexible working options
- Access to Saab shares matching scheme
- Access to MySaab; our online store offering cashback at hundreds of stores and discounts from exclusive partners

Applications

Click 'Apply' to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to: reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre‑employment medical declaration.

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice and welcomes the interest of ex‑service members, veterans and their families.

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