Junior Document Controller – Shipbuilding Program

Austal; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal is seeking a Document Controller based in Fremantle, with transition to the operational offices in Henderson in FY27, to support the Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) Program Delivery team by managing project documentation, records and correspondence.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in document control, administration or project support within a complex shipbuilding environment.

Qualifications

• Administrative or records management experience or relevant studies.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligibility for Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Upload, maintain and publish project documentation within document management systems.
• Ensure document metadata, registers and records are accurate and up to date.
• Manage document revisions, approvals and version control processes.
• Perform document control quality checks and compliance activities.
• Coordinate document workflows and follow up outstanding approvals.
• Manage project correspondence and support document submissions to customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Written & verbal communication

Defence Security Clearance eligibility

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Certificate IV in Records Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Electronic Document Management Systems

Job description

Austal is seeking a Document Controller based in Fremantle, with transition to the operational offices in Henderson in FY27, to support the Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) Program Delivery team by managing project documentation, records and correspondence.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in document control, administration or project support within a complex shipbuilding environment.