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Techical Publicatons Librarian/Technical Writer

Oakey, Queensland Job ID BOE/1865557O Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Jun. 06, 2025
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Location:
Oakey
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1865557O
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The Opportunity -

In partnership with the ADF and the Commonwealth, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) provides aircraft maintenance and upgrades, component maintenance solutions, technical support, mission-critical infrastructure support and training on some of the most capable surveillance, command, control, and combat platforms in the world.

BDA is looking for a Tech Pubs Librarian/Technical Writerwho will join the CH47 program. In this role you will be working as a technical writer, helping to update, review and release multiple technical publications and processes for Army Aviation.

This role is based at Swartz Barracks Oakey, working along side the Australian Army.

As a Tech Pubs Librarian/Technical Writerwithin BDA, you will

  • Receive and incorporate publication change requests from the Flight crews and work with the technical support team to propose changes to the customer for approval.
  • Receive and incorporate publication amendments and keep associated records.
  • Conduct audits and checks of the publications suite.
  • Draft technical instructions based on provided technical and engineering data.
  • Be the primary point of contact within the program for publications.
  • Working closely with CH47 Coordinators and Execution Leads to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks to achieve project revision deliveries.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Proven experience in producing publication elements using XML or SGML.
  • Proficiency with technical publication authoring tools, including Arbortext, NotePad++, and IADS.
  • Experience in utilising technical publication and software comparison data manipulation tools, such as Beyond Compare and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • Experience in creating technical publications for all levels of operations and maintenance for both new and fielded major equipment systems.
  • Aircraft experience is desirable.
  • Previous Experience in Technical Illustration is desirable.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen to meet Defence Security Requirements.

What's on offer?

BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.

Boeing values 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.

Other benefits:

  • Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
  • Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
  • Formal reward and recognition program.
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
  • Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
  • Salary packaging options available.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

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

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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