Document Controller jobs in Australia
Explore document controller jobs with construction companies, engineering firms and major project teams across Australia. Document controllers manage the drawings, contracts and records that keep complex projects organised, compliant and auditable.
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Document Controller
Administration & Office Support
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Glencore Technology 12-Month Fixed Term Employment Brisbane Ref. No.
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Administration & Office Support
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VPS 4 Document Controller Hybrid working environment. 2 years fixed term, VPS 4 $100,894- $114,476 + super & benefits. This role will be located at 180 Lonsdale St. Join us in building better connections for Victoria by: Work closely with the project teams to fully understand the business needs with the aim of ensuring the best possible information management frameworks are effectively utilised to aid compliance, consistency and document control across NELP.
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Administration & Office Support
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About us Founded in 2009, Greenbox Architecture is a leading Australian design practice specialising in mission-critical architecture across data centres, health, and life sciences, alongside commercial and workplace interiors.
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Administration & Office Support
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Great opportunity to join a growing Team A supportive, collaborative, and friendly workplace culture Weekly pay cycle & great location in Ascot Do you want to work for a company who provides the financial peace of mind of a major ASX-listed company with the heart of a family business?
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Administration & Office Support
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ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society.
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Administration & Office Support
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Document Controller Initial 6-month contract with chance to extend Requires Telco/ heavy industry experience Hybrid working based in Perth CBD The client: A leading global technology solutions client that was founded over a century ago.The role: We are seeking a Document Controller with extensive document control and project coordination experience within the telecommunications AND/ OR a heavy industry for an initial 6-month contract located in the Perth CBD.
Document Controller
Construction / Contracts Management
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Document Controller / Technical Writer Overview Redpath Partners is partnering with a specialised blast and coating facility supporting a major Australian defence shipbuilding program.
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Administration & Office Support
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About The Opportunity As the Document Controller for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you’ll be responsible for the management, submission and control of project documentation.
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Administration & Office Support
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Document Controller, Sydney Mace combines global delivery consultancy experience to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.
Document Controller
Administration & Office Support
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MinRes is a top 100 ASX mining services company with a strong pipeline of projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Document controllers manage the flow and integrity of project documentation. Work includes uploading and version controlling drawings and specifications, managing document approval workflows, maintaining registers and transmittals, ensuring correct distribution to project teams, and supporting audits and handover.
No specific degree is mandatory, though certificate qualifications in business administration or records management help. Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and familiarity with electronic document management systems like Aconex or Procore matter most to employers. Construction industry familiarity, even in another role, strengthens most applications.
Construction and engineering firms employ the largest number of document controllers, given the volume of drawings and approvals major projects generate. Infrastructure, mining, defence and government projects also rely heavily on rigorous document control throughout delivery. Water, energy and telecommunications projects also generate steady document control demand.
Common platforms include Aconex, Procore, SharePoint and project-specific electronic document management systems. Employers value quick learners comfortable navigating structured folder systems, version control processes and approval workflows across large, multi-party project teams. Strong Excel and folder structure discipline underpins accurate document control.
Document controllers progress to senior document controller and document control manager roles overseeing larger project teams. The organisational and systems skills built also support moves into project coordination, contracts administration and broader project support roles. Strong attention to detail is valued across many adjacent project functions.


