Document Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Wabtec scores B on the Alion truth index.
What are we offering you?
- Training commensurate with experience
- Rewards & Recognition Program
- Birthday Leave
- Discounted health insurance with Medibank
- Novated Leasing options
- Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, JB Hifi and 500+ other retailers
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Who will you be working with?
Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence Signaling & Systems team is a recognized industry leader in the successful delivery of complex integrated system projects. These projects involve signaling, train control, communications, and back-office solutions with a strong focus on project execution, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction
Where is the position located?
This is a full-time, permanent position in Banyo, Brisbane. The team works 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
How will you make a difference?
The purpose of the Document Controller is to be responsible for managing, organising, and controlling documentation for engineering projects. They are to work closely with the engineering teams, project managers, clients and other stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of all engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle, along with continuing to develop company processes to ensure smooth and fit-for-purpose document procedures.
What will your typical day look like?
- Responsible for overseeing and managing documentation flow to meet project deadlines.
- Development of an internal document control system and liaising with customer representatives in aligning project document systems with customer requirements.
- Maintaining all aspects of the project documentation lifecycle such as: establish, implement and maintain an efficient project-related document control register, project documentation and hard copy filling system including archiving.
- Manage the workflows required to collate, issue and receive documents in accordance with project requirements. This will include collating and managing comment sheets for the purpose of ensuring document certification.
- Ensuring document submissions are in accordance and compliant with project document naming conventions, formats and requirements.
- Supporting other users of the internal document control system and project specific document control systems by providing training as required.
- Planning and recording documentation submission to and from all necessary parties, including clients, sub-contractors and project office employees.
- Interfacing with clients, designers and other key stakeholders to meet project document control requirements and deadlines.
- Improving the current documentation management system and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.
- Delivering internal workshops outlining document controlling processes and procedures.
- Generating various reports for Engineering Manager, Commercial Manager and Project Managers, as requested.
What do we want to know about you?
- 4-5+ years of experience in a document controller role.
- Proven experience in document control, preferably in a software engineering or related technical environment.
- Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience with Aconex and other Document Management systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies and inconsistencies in documentation.
- Certificate or training in project coordinator or document controlling (desirable but not necessary).
We thank all applicants for their interest; each application will receive a response.
We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies.
Successful candidates will be required to complete background and criminal history check.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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