Join a dynamic, expanding business making waves in maritime sustainment in Australia.

Who we are

NORSTA Maritime is the Regional Maintenance Provider for the North-East, delivering project management capabilities, technical expertise and quality assurance activities for the Royal Australian Navy fleet.

Our advanced maritime sustainment planning coordinates fleet maintenance at scale across Far North Queensland, Northern Australia and adjacent waters for the Commonwealth of Australia.

Due to high demand, we are expanding rapidly and developing further capacity for more vessel platforms.

Note: This position requires Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (minimum Baseline).

About the role (Based in Cairns)

The Technical Writer writes and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user/service manuals, programming manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specs and instructions to assist in all aspects of maintenance.

Some (but not all) responsibilities include:

Develop technical documentations to support the delivery of maintenance activities across different vessels;
Participate in the planning processes and activities relating to External Maintenance Periods;
Develop work instructions and technical repair specifications to enable repairers to undertake work scopes on maintenance tasks including preventative, corrective and engineering change maintenance;
Support maintenance activity variations, additions and other growth work.

About you

You will have at least five years' experience as a quality technician or technical writer role with experience in mechanical/electrical/electronic manufacturing. Preferably, you will also have had exposure to Department of Defence systems and processes.

Your skills include:

Ability to interpret specifications and engineering drawings, including geometry tolerances
Ability to interact effectively with peers within and outside the immediate team, to implement business improvement requirements
Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under their own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality and cost
Ability to use good written and verbal communication skills is important to this role
Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and Project.

Qualifications:

Certificate or Diploma in a trade (Engineering/Building & Construction/Electrical/Automotive).
Minimum 5 years' experience in either trade/engineering/quality assurance role

How to apply

Submit your current CV, outlining your skills and professional experience, along with a cover letter that includes your contact details. The closing date for applications is the close of business on Friday, 18 April 2025. Due to the urgency of the recruitment, rolling interviews will be held during this period. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women and Defence Force Veterans. We recognise the unique contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring to our organization, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that honors and celebrates their cultures, histories, and knowledge.

NORSTA MARITIME PTY LTD

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