Why AustalAustal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice, designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. The company operates in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. Austal Australia is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence, employing approximately 1,000 people in facilities in located Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory. About the OpportunityDocument Controller (DC) will work for the Configuration Management (CM) Officer within the Configuration Management Team (CMT). The DC will be accountable for project technical data, able to work within a team and independently towards prescribed goals. Supervision and guidance will be provided.  The DC is expected to have an understanding of Document Control and Document Management using approved software applications. The ability to work independently to contribute to the management and support of the Configuration Management Team and associated Projects.  What’s InvolvedContribute to the strategy, planning, and implementation of Configuration Management.Assist with the development and maintenance of configuration management tools, procedures, and processes.Prepare reporting, coordination and management of issues associated with the Configuration Management ToolProvide timely responses to stakeholder queries and requests for support related to configuration management and document control.Oversee and manage access to technical data, ensuring security, intellectual property protection, and compliance with export control regulations.Manage the receipt, registration, distribution, and tracking of technical documentation.Prepare and organise audit packs for physical configuration auditsAssist with the processing of Engineering Change Proposals, ensuring all necessary documentation and information are included for review and approvalMaintain records of all Engineering Change Proposals, tracking their progress from initiation through to approval and implementationCoordinate and manage the distribution of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) to relevant stakeholders, ensuring that the appropriate teams (engineering, technical, quality, etc.) are involved in the review process. You’ll Need:Recognised qualification in Document Control, or minimum 2 years’ experience in document control, records management, or related field.Experience with Configuration Management Tools (CMT) and/or Product Lifecycle Management Tools (PLM).Demonstrable experience in Document Management, Document Control and Data EntryIT skills (MS Office and Excel)Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Baseline Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship) Why AustalCompetitive compensation and benefits package.Professional development and training opportunities.A supportive and dynamic work environment.Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team WorkAt 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.  AUD Naval Base 6165

Document Controller

Why Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice, designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. The company operates in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Austal Australia is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence, employing approximately 1,000 people in facilities in located Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

About the Opportunity

Document Controller (DC) will work for the Configuration Management (CM) Officer within the Configuration Management Team (CMT). The DC will be accountable for project technical data, able to work within a team and independently towards prescribed goals. Supervision and guidance will be provided.  The DC is expected to have an understanding of Document Control and Document Management using approved software applications. The ability to work independently to contribute to the management and support of the Configuration Management Team and associated Projects. 

 

What’s Involved

  • Contribute to the strategy, planning, and implementation of Configuration Management.

  • Assist with the development and maintenance of configuration management tools, procedures, and processes.

  • Prepare reporting, coordination and management of issues associated with the Configuration Management Tool

  • Provide timely responses to stakeholder queries and requests for support related to configuration management and document control.

  • Oversee and manage access to technical data, ensuring security, intellectual property protection, and compliance with export control regulations.

  • Manage the receipt, registration, distribution, and tracking of technical documentation.

  • Prepare and organise audit packs for physical configuration audits

  • Assist with the processing of Engineering Change Proposals, ensuring all necessary documentation and information are included for review and approval

  • Maintain records of all Engineering Change Proposals, tracking their progress from initiation through to approval and implementation

  • Coordinate and manage the distribution of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) to relevant stakeholders, ensuring that the appropriate teams (engineering, technical, quality, etc.) are involved in the review process.

 

You’ll Need:

  • Recognised qualification in Document Control, or minimum 2 years’ experience in document control, records management, or related field.

  • Experience with Configuration Management Tools (CMT) and/or Product Lifecycle Management Tools (PLM).

  • Demonstrable experience in Document Management, Document Control and Data Entry

  • IT skills (MS Office and Excel)

  • Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Baseline Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship)

 

Why Austal

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

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.

 

  • Posted Date 16 Jan 2026
  • Location Naval Base
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Administration & Office Support
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided