Document Controller (FTC, 12 Months)

About us

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, the owner of Britain’s railway, one of the largest rail operations in the world.

We have been active in the Australian, the Middle East and North American markets since 2013 and have successfully delivered over 200 consultancy contracts for government, public and privately owned organisations, and for passenger and freight owners and operators, achieving consistently excellent levels of client satisfaction.

Our work is driven by our values: passion, agility, collaboration, and impartiality.

About the role

We are hiring for a Document Controller to join our consultancy team in Sydney. This role is a fixed term contract (FTC) position for 12 months with scope for a further extension based on the requirements of our client.

In this role, you will play an important role managing and controlling documents related to a complex signalling infrastructure programme. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with long-term career aspirations to thrive in a PMO function.

Day to day, you can expect to be doing things like:

• Controlling and coordinating the storage of evidence and reporting related to the programme.
• Providing an accurate, timely and responsive service, including registering and handling all incoming and outgoing correspondence and documentation.
• Ensuring effective document and data control occurs according to client requirements.
• Registering, filing, retrieving and transmitting engineering documentation.
• Maintaining facilities and databases to ensure efficient operation of the document control function.
• Supporting the production of the project documentation management and maintain it.
• Controlling documentation uniformity. For example, making sure the correct templates are being used.
• Organising, attending and participating in a variety of stakeholder meetings and workshops
• Improving document control process and ensuring document control processes are being adopted by members on the projects
• Championing best practises in document control.
• Providing administrative support as needed, reviewing and preparing project outputs and reporting.
• Building strong client relationships across client assignments.

About you

• Relevant professional experience in document control;
• Knowledge of Electronic Document Management Systems, such as Team Binder or RM8; 
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
• A genuine desire for a career in the rail consulting sector;
• Capable of handling different tasks, responsibilities and tight schedules;
• Commitment and reliability in the workplace;
• Passionate about personal and professional growth;
• Excellent written and spoken abilities;
• Results orientated; and
• A keen eye for detail

What we offer

We offer a great benefits package which includes an industry-benchmarked salary, life insurance, a novated car leasing arrangement, an employee recognition scheme and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days each year. We offer flexible working hours such as part-time, job-shares and compressed work weeks.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your resume to this job advertisement which will be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Background Employment Checks

You will undergo background pre-employment checks including a national criminal history and reference checks. As part of our checks, we will verify your right to work in Australia. Please refrain from applying if you do not meet this eligibility requirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.