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Subject:Jobs: Trainee Technical Author From:"McMARTIN, Robert" <rmcmarti -at- BAEA -dot- COM -dot- AU> Date:Mon, 31 Aug 1998 14:23:19 +0930
Please send expression of interest direct to Sue Crane
and not to me I'm only passing it along.
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Trainee Technical Author
A vacancy exists at British Aerospace Australia at Meadowbank in Sydney
for a Trainee Technical Author to work in Technical Publications.
The duties will include continuing work on BRF OnDoc files in support of
the ATE/AITEST. Developing OnDoc Module Solutions, source and input
technical data, create graphic files and textual procedures.
The Trainee will be supervised and trained by a senior Technical Author.
They must be keen to pursue a career in technical documentation/writing
and associated fields.
Applicants must be computer literate in a dos/windows environment. They
must show attention to detail (particularly technical engineering data)
with an analytical approach to solutions. Technical aptitude (or
experience in an engineering environment) is desirable. Good written
skills are essential.
Applicants must be willing to be trained and supervised in a new
software. Previous exposure to desktop publishing, autocad packages,
technical/electronic qualification is desirable. Some illustration
skills would be helpful.
Minimum education - HSC or equivalent.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens.
Applications should be marked private and confidential and forwarded by
close of business on
Wednesday, 26 August 1998, to:
Ms Sue Crane
Human Resources Office
British Aerospace Australia Ltd
Faraday Park, Railway Road
MEADOWBANK NSW 2114
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Robert McMartin
Documentation and Training Development Officer
British Aerospace Australia
677 Victoria Street,
Abbotsford, Victoria,
Australia 3067
61 3 9208 0532
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Robert McMartin does not speak on behalf of British Aerospace
Australia and they agree.
