Document Controller

Austal; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is seeking a Document Controller to manage and control project documentation, ensuring accuracy, version control, metadata, and timely transmittals across the project lifecycle.

You will maintain the project correspondence register, perform quality checks, and support compliance with document control procedures and industry standards. 2+ years in document control and strong MS Word/SharePoint skills are essential, with eligibility for Defence Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in document control or records management.
• Proficiency in electronic document management systems and metadata accuracy.
• Mastery of Microsoft Word advanced functions, and proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency in document formatting, transmittal management, master document register management, and document control reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• SharePoint experience.
• Defcon experience (preferable).
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Daily support with the management and control of project documentation.
• Document version and change controls.
• Document quality checks and validation.
• Document delivery schedules.
• Update and maintain project correspondence register.

Skills

Document control

Records management

MS Word

MS Office

SharePoint

Metadata accuracy

Attention to detail

Tools

SharePoint

Document management systems

Transmittal management

Job description

About The Opportunity

As the Document Controller for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you’ll be responsible for the management, submission and control of project documentation. The Document Controller will be accountable for correspondence transmittals and data retained within the document management tools, ensuring accuracy, accessibility and compliance with the document control procedure and industry standards; including maintaining efficient document management processes, workflows, metadata and version control.

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long‑term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

• Daily support with the management and control of project documentation
• Document version and change controls
• Document quality checks and validation
• Document delivery schedules
• Update and maintain project correspondence register

You’ll Need

• 2+ years experience in document control or records management
• Proficiency in electronic document management systems and metadata accuracy
• Mastery of Microsoft Word advanced functions, and proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Proficiency in document formatting, transmittal management, master document register management, and document control reporting
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Share point experience
• Defcon experience (preferable)
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia