Document Controller

About the Opportunity

TheDocument Controllerreports to the Lead Document Controller within the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) Commercial Team and is accountable for the management control and submission of SSA project documentation.

About Austal

Austal is Australias global shipbuilder Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice. We design construct and support defence and commercial vessels for the worlds 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. Were driving innovation supporting sovereign capability and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

Whats Involved

• Oversee the creation review approval and distribution of project documents.
• Upload and publish approved documents to the DMS.
• Input and maintain accurate and consistent metadata.
• Maintain project library contents in accordance with business policies.
• Maintain version control to prevent inconsistencies and unauthorised modifications.
• Prepare for track and manage document revisions approvals and historical records.
• Perform Document Control quality checks.
• Delivery Schedule Compliance
• Communicate with document owners and workflow actors.
• Follow-up on workflow task completions and work with document owners to ensure on time submittals.
• Update and maintain project correspondence register(s).
• Send and receive official correspondence and submittals to and from the client on behalf of Project Team members.

Youll Need

Essential

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in document control or records management.
• Knowledge of electronic document management systems and metadata accuracy.
• Mastery of Microsoft Word advanced functions and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong command of the English language with proficiency in applying grammar and punctuation conventions.
• Excellent attention to detail organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

• A recognised qualification in document control or information management.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry with strict documentation requirements.
• Experience or exposure to Defence projects.
• Relevant maritime experience.

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.

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