Technical Writers

The Role:

Based in Canberra or Adelaide, we are looking for Technical Writers to join our growing Nuclear capability. This role will support the creation, refinement and delivery of critical documentation within a highly technical and regulated Defence environment.

You’ll work closely with engineers, project managers, technical specialists and Defence stakeholders to translate complex information into clear, accurate and usable documentation that supports Australia’s naval nuclear capability.

This is a role for someone who understands that in high-assurance environments, documentation is more than words — it supports safety, governance, decision-making and operations.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing, reviewing and maintaining technical documentation across complex Defence projects

• Working with technical specialists to capture, interpret and communicate complex engineering and project information

• Producing clear, structured documentation that supports safety, assurance and governance requirements

• Supporting the consistency, quality and traceability of project documentation

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure documentation accurately reflects technical requirements and project outcomes

Our Ideal Candidate:

You’re a strong communicator who enjoys working with complex information and turning technical concepts into clear, practical documentation. You have experience operating in environments where accuracy, compliance and attention to detail are critical.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience producing technical documentation in a highly regulated or technical environment

• Strong writing, editing and communication skills, with the ability to tailor information for different audiences

• Experience working with engineers, technical specialists, project teams or subject matter experts

• The ability to understand complex information, identify key messages and communicate them clearly

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple documentation activities

• Experience developing documentation such as engineering reports, procedures, assurance cases, management plans or technical specifications

Having these other abilities would also be awesome (but not mandatory):

• Experience within Defence, maritime, infrastructure, energy or other high-assurance industries

• An engineering, science, project management or technical background

• Exposure to nuclear capability, nuclear safety, assurance or regulatory environments

• Experience supporting safety management systems, compliance frameworks or risk-based environments

As we are a Defence consultancy, you must also have the ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance.