Senior Document Controller

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SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we're focused on understanding and meeting our customers' expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact, and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About the job

We have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and detail-focused Senior Document Controller to join our Sustainable Infrastructure team. In this key role, you will lead document management and control functions across major infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with SA Water and project-specific requirements.

Reporting to the Quality Management Lead, you'll play a central role in delivering high-quality documentation standards, supporting project assurance reviews, and maintaining critical systems used across Capital Delivery projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the preparation, organisation, and secure transmission of project documents across internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting Capital Delivery projects and Major Framework Partners (MFP) by ensuring document control processes are followed, and systems are used effectively.
• Coordinating documentation for Infrastructure SA (ISA) Assurance Reviews, including uploads to SharePoint and ongoing compliance with ISA guidelines.
• Developing and delivering targeted training and coaching to project teams on document control systems and processes.
• Performing quality assurance reviews and leading continuous improvement initiatives for documentation and control practices.
• Maintaining and administering document management systems, such as Aconex, M-Files, Capital Project Locker, and SharePoint.

Your success in this role will come from:

• Extensive experience in document management and control, ideally within large infrastructure or government projects.
• Strong understanding of document control systems and transmittal processes.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with project teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with electronic document management systems such as Aconex, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to support and deliver process improvements and maintain system accuracy.
• Well developed skills in Microsoft Office applications eg. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries please contact Chantelle Romeo from the Talent Acquisition team chantelle.romeo@sawater.com.au

Applications close 4pm, Friday 29 August 2025.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.

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We provide water and wastewater services to over 1.5 million South Australians. We're on Twitter M-F, 9-5. Customer Service Centre available 24/7, 1300 650 950.

We provide water and wastewater services to over 1.5 million South Australians. We're on Twitter M-F, 9-5. Customer Service Centre available 24/7, 1300 650 950.

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