About us

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of Australian aerospace by delivering some of the nation's most important capabilities to the Australian Defence Force.

BDA currently employs more than 3,000 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia is looking to recruit an experienced and high performing technical writer to support the E-7A Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Australia Program. This role is based in Brisbane.

Candidates should possess the following attributes:

• Dynamic, innovative and likes to think outside the square
• Team orientated, influential and likes a challenge
• An advocate for diversity and inclusion and will be actively involved in leading change
• An excellent communicator who can engage and motivate diverse and geographically dispersed teams; and
• Outcome focused and demonstrate strong values-based leadership.

Responsibilities will include:

Technical writer responsibilities will include:

• Development and review of critical and routine technical publication revision tasks for AEW&C customers
• Working closely with AEW&C Technical Writers, SME's, Coordinators and Execution Leads to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks to achieve project revision deliveries.
• Conducting quality and in process reviews and validation of technical publications.

To be successful you will have expertise in some of the below:

Desirable Experience/Qualifications

• Experience and potential in the development of technical publications within a system specialty (mechanical/airframe/engines/GSS) desirable
• Experience in the development of technical publications for all levels of operations and maintenance for a new or fielded major equipment system desirable
• 737NG experience desirable
• S1000D experience desirable
• XML or SGML experience desirable
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements
• With the right attitude and communication skills, experience is not necessary

What's on offer?

We are a business that evolves by encouraging our people to grow, so you will bring a mindset, behaviour and skills to improve the business, processes and yourself. This will see you thrive and achieve the organisation goals whilst being focused on your personal development through formal and informal learning.

We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.

Other benefits

• Work on cutting edge projects;
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus;
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning;
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation;
• Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave;
• Salary packaging options available;
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program;
• Join social and community groups; and
• We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.

Boeing Defence Australia works with strong links to our global Boeing community and encourage collaboration with our USA and international counterparts. Boeing aims to build and strengthen meaningful relationships with individuals, communities and suppliers to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the support of our Reconciliation Action Plan.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-Defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

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Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

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