Document Controller
Lead the preparation and management of corporate documents.
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- What's it like to be a Document Controller?
- How to become a Document Controller
- Latest Document Controller jobs
- Top skills and experience for Document Controllers
- Is Document Controller the right role for you?
- Document Controller role reviews
What's it like to be a Document Controller?
Document Controllers are responsible for the editing, filing and distribution of corporate documents such as contracts, financial reports and tax returns. They ensure documentation is accurate and kept up-to-date.
Tasks and duties
- Checking documents for accuracy and up-to-date information.
- Providing access to documents upon request.
- Scanning and uploading digital versions of physical documents.
- Creating document templates and editing templates for new contracts.
- Controlling the flow of documentation throughout an organisation, including commercially sensitive or confidential documents.
How to become a Document Controller
You can work as a Document Controller without formal qualifications, but candidates with administrative experience and computer skills may be preferred by many employers.
- Complete a qualification, such as a Certificate III in Business (Administration) (BSB30120) or Certificate IV in Business (Administration) (BSB40120).
- Gain experience in an entry-level administrative role. You could start your career as an Administration Officer or Executive Assistant.
- Consider completing a higher qualification, such as a Bachelor of Business Administration. This provides a broad base of knowledge and may broaden your career options.
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Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Document Controllers.Latest Document Controller jobs on SEEK
Be one of the first to discover these recently listed jobs, or browse all Document Controller jobs on SEEK right now.Senior Document Controller
Harrison McMillan
Adelaide SA
Full Time
Administration & Office Support4d ago
Document Controller
Babcock Pty Ltd
Henderson, Perth WA
Full Time
Administration & Office Support11d ago
Document Controller
Northbridge Recruitment
Brisbane QLD
Contract/Temp
Mining, Resources & Energy25d ago
Document Control Lead
Lime Recruitment
Brisbane QLD
Contract/Temp
Administration & Office Support27d ago
Document Control Manager
DT Infrastructure
Brisbane QLD
Full Time
Administration & Office Support19d ago
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Document Controller employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Document Control
Document Management Systems
Aconex Software
Document Management
Teambinder Software
Project Documentation
Control Systems
Archiving
Drawing
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Latest Document Controller reviews
Sep 2023
To Monitor, lead and follow up activities related to the administration and management of technical documentation for the project from the conception through to hand over, to ensure that all project documents are properly organized and maintained with the required level of integrity and confidentially.
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Information Technology
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsVariety of work in the role using various Document Management Systems.
The challengesSometimes the tight deadlines where Management have unrealistic expectations..
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Feb 2025
Great work for people with attention to detail and who enjoy processed.
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationAdministration & Office Support
The good thingsDocument Control is a very behind the scenes role, it is critical when you need it, like the updated house building plans for the builders to work on, but for the most part it is just a routine role.
The challengesIt can be challenging for people to understand the need for the role. However without a DC, a business can quickly get their records and their ability to perform the correct works messed up. If the ...
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