Document Controller - Major Infrastructure

Talesca; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Immediate start

Work with high-performing design team

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Document Controller to support a busy design team on a key project. This three-month contract may extend depending on workload. You will manage document control systems and ensure compliance while communicating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in document control within engineering or construction environments. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in document control within engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of document management systems.
• Confident managing workflows and deadlines.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Advanced computer skills and familiarity with project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage project document control systems, registers, and filing.
• Coordinate document reviews, approvals, and submissions.
• Ensure documentation meets compliance standards.
• Maintain storage and confidentiality of records.
• Support the project team with document control procedures.

Skills

Document management systems

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Stakeholder communication

Workflow management

Tools

Aconex

Project management systems

Job description

Overview

Talesca Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Document Controller – Major Infrastructure Project | Newcastle, NSW

We’re looking for an experienced Document Controller to support a busy design team delivering one of Newcastle’s key infrastructure projects.

This is a three-month contract with the potential to extend depending on project workload — ideal for someone who’s confident managing high volumes of technical documentation in a fast-paced project environment.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing project document control systems, registers, and filing (digital and hard copy)
• Coordinating document reviews, approvals, and submissions to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring all documentation meets project formatting, version control, and compliance standards
• Maintaining storage, archiving, and confidentiality of project and organisational records
• Supporting the wider project team with document control systems and procedures

About You

• 3–5 years’ experience in document control within engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of document management systems (Aconex experience highly regarded)
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident managing workflows, deadlines, and stakeholder communication
• Advanced computer skills and familiarity with project management systems

What’s On Offer

• Initial three-month contract with possible extension
• Work with a high-performing design team on a landmark Newcastle project
• Competitive hourly rate and immediate start