Project Document Controller

Synergy (Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation); Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid parental leave

Other leave options including repro/ p

Volunteer leave

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Synergy, Western Australia''s leading electricity generator and retailer, seeks a Project Document Controller for a 12-month fixed-term in the Technology and Business Services Unit, based at Central Park, Perth City.

You will manage engineering and design documentation across project lifecycles, ensuring accuracy, version control and compliant workflows, supporting multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in document control, records management and exposure to project environments.
• Knowledge of document control principles, standards, and systems.
• Experience supporting operational readiness or project handover processes.
• Experience with OpenText, InEight or other project document management systems.
• Experience in a government, utilities, or regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage project document control systems to ensure accurate, compliant handling of engineering documentation in line with organisational standards, contractual deliverables, and project milestones.
• Maintain end to end control of technical documentation across the project lifecycle, including registration, classification, version control, status management, transmittals, and withdrawal of superseded documents.
• Coordinate and track engineering deliverables and workflows, supporting design reviews, procurement, construction interfaces, vendor documentation, and technical handover to meet project deadlines.
• Ensure accuracy, quality and integrity of documentation, including metadata accuracy, revision control, drawing standards, title blocks, formatting, file naming conventions, and controlled distribution.
• Provide document control expertise and stakeholder support, liaising with engineers, drafters, contractors, and vendors, guiding users on document standards and document management systems while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Document control

Records management

Project environments

Tools

OpenText

InEight

Job description

Perth

We're leading Western Australians to their intelligent energy future.

And we want you to be part of it.

You might know us as Western Australia's largest electricity generator and energy retailer, supporting 1.2 million customers across the state.

But what you might not know, is that we’re investing in renewable energy projects, including wind farms and big batteries, to help build a more sustainable and reliable future.

Our Big Battery is now live in Kwinana, we’re expanding the Warradarge Wind Farm, the WA EV Network has launched, and we have many other projects in the works.

We're a purpose-driven organisation, owned by the people of WA. Our commitment is to ensure all Western Australians have access to secure, reliable, and sustainable energy.

We believe that the benefits of renewable energy aren’t just for some, they're for everyone.

This is where you come in.

Role Description

The Project Document Controller role is a 12 month fixed term opportunity in our Technology and Business Services Unit based at our Central Park, Perth City offices.

The Project Document Controller (Engineering Design Delivery) ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant management of engineering and design documentation across project lifecycles. This role provides technical documentation support to multi‑disciplinary engineering teams, enabling high‑quality design delivery, traceability of revisions, strong version control, and efficient document workflows for both internal and external stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and manage project document control systems to ensure accurate, compliant handling of engineering documentation in line with organisational standards, contractual deliverables, and project milestones.
• Maintain end to end control of technical documentation across the project lifecycle, including registration, classification, version control, status management, transmittals, and withdrawal of superseded documents.
• Coordinate and track engineering deliverables and workflows, supporting design reviews, procurement, construction interfaces, vendor documentation, and technical handover to meet project deadlines.
• Ensure accuracy, quality and integrity of documentation, including metadata accuracy, revision control, drawing standards, title blocks, formatting, file naming conventions, and controlled distribution.
• Provide document control expertise and stakeholder support, liaising with engineers, drafters, contractors, and vendors, guiding users on document standards and document management systems while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Bring

• 5+ Years experience in document control, records management and exposure to project environments.
• Knowledge of document control principles, standards, and systems.
• Experience supporting operational readiness or project handover processes.
• Experience with OpenText, InEight or other project document management systems.
• Experience in a government, utilities, or regulated environment.

So, what's it like working for Synergy?

As one of Australia's most trusted utility brands, we value our customers, the community we operate in, and our people. When you work with us, you'll be joining an inclusive and proactive organisation, one that enables innovative thinking, accountable leadership, and collaboration. It's how we're creating an exceptional workplace, and we want you to be part of it.

At Synergy we have a wide range of benefits designed to help you balance your work and home life, support your health and wellbeing along with having access to professional development opportunities.

Here's a just a few of the benefits you'll have access to as a Synergy employee:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid parental leave
• Other leave options including reproductive and purchased annual leave
• Volunteer leave so you can give back to your community
• Learning and development opportunities

More details can be found here

At Synergy we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and feel a true sense of belonging. We're proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. We celebrate our diversity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

Have we sparked your interest? We hope so. It’s an exciting time for energy in Western Australia – and you’re connected to it.

Applications close Friday the 11th of September 2026, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Need some help?

Get in touch with our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]