Title:

Technical Writer

Title:
 

Technical Writer
 

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world. 

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries.  
 

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects. 
 

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers. 
 

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. 
 

From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR. 
 

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific.

Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force. 

The Opportunity:
 

KBR is currently seeking an experienced Technical Writer to work within the Maritime Domain out of Garden Island, Sydney.
 

Working alongside Ship Staff, and with the guidance of the Programs Engineering Section, the Technical Writer will verify Technical Publication, and identify and make amendments to all publications in priority order to complete all deliverables anticipated.
 

Under the direction of the Programs Requirements Manager and working as an integrated team within the Programs Lifecyle Optimisation Cell, the Technical Writer will also be required to consolidate all amendments for approval under the Programs Engineering Change Process to finalise the task to its completion stage.

Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

Documentation Remediation:  Ensure consistent, safe, technically correct and user-friendly outcome for all technical support documentation. conduct PCA and FCA activities for the purpose of assuring the current configuration baseline, Registerable Plant and Risk Based Asset baselines, and suite of supporting documentation (including as build drawings);Provide regular progress reports on assigned work which includes schedules, emergent situation reports, and appropriate risk reports.Physical configuration inspection of systems to ensure ‘as fitted’ reflects the approved configuration baseline which includes the assessment of publications.Review and incorporation of publication updates and reported publication issues in accordance with the Engineering Change.Assist in the development of technical publication changes within the Naval Logistics Information System (includes CMT-U and AMPS). Package changes for presentation at DDR (Detailed Design Reviews) to align with the Programs Engineering Change process;Confirm publication scheduled maintenance aligns with Ship approved planned maintenance documentation and update or provide recommendations;Package changes for presentation at ERB/CCB to align with Ship Engineering Change process;Completion of verification, validation and amendment of EOSS, ANP’s and a number of amendments to standard activities;

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

A minimum of 5 years’ experience working to deliver Defence projects;Familiarity with Defence Seaworthiness Management System;Diploma, or equivalent, qualification in a recognised Engineering related discipline;Experience in CMT-U and AMPS;Experience within the Defence Maritime Systems environment;

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

What we will offer you:
 

· A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work

· Flexible working

· Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

· Paid parental leave

· Income protection

· Corporate rewards

· Salary packaging/Novated leasing

· Employee stock purchase plans

· Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance

· Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!
 

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.