About the role
Join Saab Australia as a Technical Writer Team Lead!
Take the next step in your defence career – lead a team, influence capability, and shape tomorrow.
We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer Team Lead to guide and develop a high-performing team supporting complex naval combat systems projects.
This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role where your expertise will directly impact mission-critical outcomes.
We work in a fast-paced, demanding, challenging as well as time sensitive environment; we’re diverse, global, resilient, adaptable and agile, therefore the ability to solve problems is critical.
Along with satisfaction & rewards that comes with working for a global defence company, you can expect a generous salary, a range of outstanding benefits & an inclusive working environment.
This position also offers Flexible working options and a 9 Day Fortnight.
Key responsibilities:
As a key member of our technical documentation team, you will:
- Lead and mentor a skilled team of Technical Writers across multiple projects
- Drive S1000D capability development and technical documentation standards
- Plan and allocate resources, ensuring efficient and quality outputs
- Provide technical oversight of operator and maintainer manuals for Defence systems
- Engage directly with Project Managers, Project Controllers and other ILS Teams to align efforts with delivery milestones.
- Contribute to future capability growth through tender support, external networks, and best practices.
About you
You are a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in Technical Writing and a passion for supporting complex defence systems. You thrive in structured environments and enjoy collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
Experience & Skills:
- Over 8 years of Technical Writing experience in Defence, engineering, or tech industries
- Strong leadership skills with experience guiding teams or projects
- Expertise in S1000D, technical manual development, and software/hardware documentation
- Proficiency in Adobe FrameMaker, and related tools
- Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly and effectively
- Australian citizenship and ability to obtain an NV1 Security Clearance
Desirable:
- Experience with online help systems, web-based publishing, and Configuration Management
- Familiarity with Defence standards and military documentation practices
Personal Attributes:
- Self-aware, leader, accountable, and committed to personal and team development.
- Ability to manage self in terms of time and process, exercises initiative, completes tasks in a competent and timely manner and demonstrates professional ethics.
- Ability to adapt to new tasks, technologies, processes and procedures.
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance.
About us
Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.
From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.
Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose.
Culture and benefits
We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.
By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.
As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:
- 6 weeks paid leave each year
- 13.5% Superannuation
- Free Income Protection Insurance
- Flexible working options
- Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
- Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners
For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent:
https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life
Applications
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to: reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.
Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.
Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families