Lead Document Controller

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Join a growing project-focused business in Adelaide's southern suburbs
Are you an experienced Document Controller looking for an opportunity to take ownership of document management processes across complex projects?
We are partnering with a well-established South Australian business seeking a Lead Document Controller to support multiple engineering and project teams. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in Adelaide's southern suburbs, offering the chance to play a critical role in ensuring project information is accurately controlled, maintained and distributed.

Your new role

As the Lead Document Controller, you will be responsible for the administration and ongoing improvement of document control systems, ensuring project documentation remains accurate, compliant and accessible.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Establishing and maintaining document control processes and systems
• Managing document registers, metadata, revision control and workflows
• Coordinating document flow between internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders
• Issuing transmittals and tracking document reviews and approvals
• Administering electronic document management systems (EDMS)
• Supporting project teams with document management requirements
• Conducting document audits and maintaining data integrity
• Preparing project handover and close-out documentation
• Producing reporting on document status and outstanding actions
• Supporting quality and compliance requirements across projects

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Previous experience in a Document Controller, Senior Document Controller or Document Control Lead position
• Experience supporting engineering, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing or project-based environments
• Strong understanding of document control principles, revision management and compliance requirements
• High attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects simultaneously

What you'll get in return

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Previous experience in a Document Controller, Senior Document Controller or Document Control Lead position
• Experience supporting engineering, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing or project-based environments
• Strong understanding of document control principles, revision management and compliance requirements
• Experience with various project systems, SharePoint or similar
• High attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects simultaneously

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.