Technical Writer – Part-Time, Fixed-Term (3 Months) – Australia

Zone & Co; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia is seeking a dedicated Document Controller to manage and control project documentation across programs. You will ensure accurate transmittals, version control and metadata quality within our document management tools, maintaining compliance with procedures and industry standards.

Your role covers daily document control tasks, formatting, and reporting to support efficient project delivery.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Update and maintain project correspondence register.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Job description

Document Controller

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.

• Daily support with the management and control of project documentation
• Document version and change controls
• Document quality checks and validation
• 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
• 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.