At Coras, we fuse expertise with humanity, rigor with creativity and innovation with curiosity. At the core of our business is the belief that a diversity of perspectives is the key to new thinking. That’s why our team brings together deep industry experience with some of the brightest young minds in Australia. Our values are more than just words on an email signature; we’re driven by an ethos that inspires and governs everything we do.
The Role:
Based in Canberra or Adelaide, we are looking for Technical Writers to join our growing Nuclear capability. This role will support the creation, refinement and delivery of critical documentation within a highly technical and regulated Defence environment.
You’ll work closely with engineers, project managers, technical specialists and Defence stakeholders to translate complex information into clear, accurate and usable documentation that supports Australia’s naval nuclear capability.
This is a role for someone who understands that in high-assurance environments, documentation is more than words — it supports safety, governance, decision-making and operations.
You will be responsible for:
- Developing, reviewing and maintaining technical documentation across complex Defence projects
- Working with technical specialists to capture, interpret and communicate complex engineering and project information
- Producing clear, structured documentation that supports safety, assurance and governance requirements
- Supporting the consistency, quality and traceability of project documentation
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure documentation accurately reflects technical requirements and project outcomes
Our Ideal Candidate:
You’re a strong communicator who enjoys working with complex information and turning technical concepts into clear, practical documentation. You have experience operating in environments where accuracy, compliance and attention to detail are critical.
You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience producing technical documentation in a highly regulated or technical environment
- Strong writing, editing and communication skills, with the ability to tailor information for different audiences
- Experience working with engineers, technical specialists, project teams or subject matter experts
- The ability to understand complex information, identify key messages and communicate them clearly
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple documentation activities
- Experience developing documentation such as engineering reports, procedures, assurance cases, management plans or technical specifications
Having these other abilities would also be awesome (but not mandatory):
- Experience within Defence, maritime, infrastructure, energy or other high-assurance industries
- An engineering, science, project management or technical background
- Exposure to nuclear capability, nuclear safety, assurance or regulatory environments
- Experience supporting safety management systems, compliance frameworks or risk-based environments
As we are a Defence consultancy, you must also have the ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance.
Coras prides itself on being a management consultancy with a difference. Underpinned by our core values, we are trailblazers for innovative consulting models and strategic solutions. As a result, we have built a culture that has our people’s aspirations, development and wellbeing front and centre.
Some of our employee benefits include:
- Well defined pathway for advancement
- Access to SME coaches to support your development
- Paid parental leave provisions
- Access to external and internal training, including a consulting skills program
- An additional 5 days per year of professional development leave
- Whole of company annual conference
- The opportunity to work with like-minded people on exciting projects
- Access to our Employee Assistance Provider
We believe great work happens when people from all walks of life are in the room. We welcome applications from everyone, and we support flexible and hybrid working arrangements where we can.
Skills Required
- Demonstrated experience producing technical documentation in a highly regulated or technical environment
- Strong writing, editing and communication skills with ability to tailor information for different audiences
- Experience working with engineers, technical specialists, project teams or subject matter experts
- Ability to understand complex information, identify key messages and communicate them clearly
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ability to manage multiple documentation activities
- Experience developing engineering reports, procedures, assurance cases, management plans or technical specifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance
- Experience within Defence, maritime, infrastructure, energy or other high-assurance industries
- An engineering, science, project management or technical background
- Exposure to nuclear capability, nuclear safety, assurance or regulatory environments
- Experience supporting safety management systems, compliance frameworks or risk-based environments
What We Do
Who we are and what we do. We’re Coras. An Australian owned consultancy delivering management services, business improvement, and other advisory services to a wide range of clients. We're contemporary, dynamic and client focused and we pride ourselves on being a little different to other consultancies. Fusing innovative thinking with energy, passion, and a human, empathetic approach, we challenge norms, facilitate change, and deliver real value to our clients. We’re extremely proud of the strong reputation we’ve built for the quality of our delivery. Our thought leadership is highly respected and we’ve become trusted advisors to our core clients. How do we do it? With one key point of difference: our people. Our fearless tribe of consultants are individually recognised as specialists in their fields, are dedicated to making a difference and, most importantly, they love what they do. If you’re interested in our services, please get in touch to find out how we can get started on an exciting, transformative future together.
