Technical Writer and Illustrator

About the role

Join Saab Australia as a Technical Writer/Illustrator!

Translate Complexity into Clarity. Help Build Australia’s Defence Capability.

Join a highly specialised Defence organisation where your technical writing and illustration skills directly support the delivery of world-class maritime systems.

We’re seeking a motivated Technical Writer/Illustrator who’s passionate about clear communication, technical accuracy, and visual storytelling.

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:

• Develop operator, maintenance, and user manuals for complex software and hardware systems
• Collaborate closely with engineers and developers to document and validate technical content
• Contribute to S1000D publication development and maintain illustration standards
• Contribute to Framemaker publication development and maintain illustration standards
• Create and update high-quality technical illustrations and graphics
• Review peer documentation and support the Technical Writer Team Lead across defence projects
• Assist in preparing Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) documentation and visual assets
• Help shape and maintain document standards, tools, and quality assurance processes.

About you

Experience & Skills:

• Experience in technical writing within defence, engineering, or related fields
• Skilled in plain English writing, Adobe FrameMaker, and Defence document standards
• Strong illustration capabilities using tools such as CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop, or similar
• Experience with technical publications for software/hardware systems
• Able to analyse engineering data and transform it into user-friendly documentation
• Comfortable working independently and in cross-functional teams.

Desirable:

• Experience with S1000D and military documentation standards
• Use of 3D modelling software to create technical visual content
• Exposure to software development, ILS, or configuration management
• Familiarity with online help, web-based publishing, and quality systems

Personal Attributes:

• Self-aware, accountable, and committed to personal and team development.
• Ability to undertake tasks with minimal supervision whilst maintaining communication with own Supervisor.
• 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

Saab Australia Pty Ltd. (Saab Australia) is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of command and control systems. For over 30 years in Australia, Saab Australia has built a reputation for achieving complex systems integration projects that deliver proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges. From combat, communications and security 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.