Document Controller

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Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: New South Wales
Categories: Health / Safety / Environment / Quality

We are seeking a detail oriented Document Controller to manage project documentation, support compliance and reporting, and provide key administrative support to the project team throughout the construction journey.

Seymour Whyte is a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger in building the future we want.

About the project:

Seymour Whyte is proud to be delivering a major infrastructure project in Western Sydney that plays a key role in supporting the region's growing transport network. With a strong focus on engineering excellence, stakeholder collaboration, and minimising community disruption, Seymour Whyte continues to build infrastructure that enhances liveability and drives long-term benefits for the Western Sydney region.

At Seymour Whyte, we know that successful project delivery relies on strong systems, clear communication, and attention to detail. We are seeking an organised and proactive Document Controller to support the delivery team by managing project documentation, records, and workflows.

About the Role:

- Manage the setup, control, and maintenance of project document systems in line with company standards and project requirements.
- Receive, register, distribute, and archive incoming and outgoing documentation (including drawings, correspondence, RFIs, and reports).
- Work closely with engineers, subcontractors, and the wider delivery team to ensure document version control and timely approvals.
- Ensure compliance with document control procedures and client requirements.
- Support audits, reporting, and handover preparation through accurate record-keeping and data management.
- Provide administrative support to the project team as required, including compiling document registers, checklists, and tracking logs.

About you:

- Prior experience in a document control role, preferably in construction or engineering related industries.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the principles for management of version-controlled documents.
- Prior use of a document management system.
- Intermediate to advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Suite).

Company Benefits:

- Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
- Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
- Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
- Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver's Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps:

- Submit your CV online to apply for this role
- All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
- Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.

Advertised: 31 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

Seymour Whyte Head office
12 Electronics Street
Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113
+61 7 3340 4800
PO Box 4436
Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113 New South Wales

Seymour Whyte NSW office
Level 8, 182 - 186 Blues Point Road
McMahons Point NSW 2060
+61 2 8908 7400
Locked Bag 7513
McMahons Point, 2060 Victoria

Queensland Seymour Whyte Head office
12 Electronics Street
Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113
+61 7 3340 4800
PO Box 4436
Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113 New South Wales Seymour Whyte NSW office
Level 8, 182 - 186 Blues Point Road
McMahons Point NSW 2060
+61 2 8908 7400
Locked Bag 7513
McMahons Point, 2060 Victoria Seymour Whyte VIC office
Suite 6.01 / Level 6, 11 Queens Road
Melbourne VIC 3004
+61 3 9988 1460

South Australia Seymour Whyte SA office
Level 2, Suite 8, 12 Pirie Street
Adelaide SA 5000
+61 409 540 231

Western Australia Seymour Whyte WA office
Level 1, 100 Havelock Street, West Perth, WA 6005
+61 8 6103 5166

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