Technical Author

About the role

The Technical Author is expected to prepare, develop and update material with guidance, for incorporation into Company publications or those where Babcock has been identified as a publication sponsor, while developing knowledge, experience and skills. 

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Authoring.
• Illustrations and graphics; ensuring that publication format and content are compliant with Company and contractual requirements. 
• Plan, deliver and monitor own tasks, ensuring requirements are delivered to agreed time, quality and cost targets.
• Produce (under guidance) technical documentation and solutions in support of assigned tasks (in accordance with applicable Delegation of Authority).
• Contribute to accurate and appropriate technical documentation records being securely developed and maintained in the appropriate data management system to support through-life knowledge capture.
• Contribute to technical information presentation and discussion (including formal reviews) with customers (internal and external).
• Contribute to engineering/technical team decisions, and understand why such decisions are made, and their relationship to project objectives.
• Have a basic understanding of the application of ILS and LSA principles and techniques in the development and maintenance of Mission and Support System documentation.
• Responsible for the Product Safety implications and consequences of their role in the Engineering Lifecycle.
• Conduct technical risk assessments.
• Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities.
• Produce (under guidance) technical authoring processes to ensure integration with all operational areas

About you

To be successful you will have:

• Diploma in Engineering or relevant Trade Certificate;
• Demonstrable Naval Mechanical/Electrical Engineering experience;
• AMPS level 35 or equivalent;
• Intermediate level of MS Excel and Word applications;
• Demonstrable ability to use initiative and prioritise workload;
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills;
• Strong computer skills; and
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve desired results.
• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance

This role is based at Henderson, WA

Your future at Babcock - what we offer you

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.  
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer. 
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave. 
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan. 
• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company. 

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au.

Job req # 75329

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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