Senior Document Controller

• Play a critical leadership role across large-scale, complex engineering and capital projects within a leading Wesfarmers division 

• Based in Kwinana, working closely with operational and project teams at the heart of WesCEF’s major assets and infrastructure 

• Influence governance, data integrity and continuous improvement, shaping best-practice document control and information management across the business 

About WesCEF   

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers that harnesses the potential of essential chemicals, minerals, energy and fertilisers through the ingenuity and commitment of our exceptional people.  

Our businesses operate across domestic, national, and international markets and our products and services are essential in driving growth and transformation across vital industries.  

Our award-winning Decarbonisation Journey is a source of pride for our 1,500 team members whose focus on sustainable solutions to complex challenges is matched by their unwavering commitment to safety.  

Join us. Together we can harness potential to create a prosperous future.  

The Opportunity   

We are seeking an experienced Senior Document Controller to lead and manage document control across WesCEF’s major capital projects. 

Reporting to the Project Controls Lead, this role plays a critical part in ensuring engineering documentation is managed securely, compliantly and efficiently across the entire project lifecycle. You will be the subject matter expert for WesCEF’s Document Management System (DMS), supporting major projects, contractors and internal stakeholders while leading a high-performing document control team. You will be responsible for the following: 

• This is a senior, hands-on role that combines technical expertise, leadership and strong stakeholder engagement within a complex engineering and project environment. 

• Lead and manage the Document Control team and function across WesCEF’s  complex, capital-intensive engineering projects 

• Ensure consistent application of WesCEF’s document management policies, procedures and governance requirements 

• Implement and administer Aconex across major projects, ensuring contractor compliance with DMS standards 

• Maintain secure, accurate and traceable project document registers, including drawings, design changes and variations 

• Support Major Projects teams with contractor onboarding and DMS implementation 

• Deliver DMS training to project managers, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders 

• Lead internal document management audits and support external audits (including Federal Safety Commission audits) 

• Manage project handover, close-out and archival processes to ensure correct document retention 

• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives across document control and intellectual property management 

• Mentor, develop and coach Project Document Controllers, fostering capability uplift and high performance 

• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, Shared Services and external engineering service providers 

About You 

You are a seasoned document control professional with strong leadership capability and extensive experience in major engineering or capital projects. 

You will bring: 

• Significant experience in document control within large-scale engineering, infrastructure, resources or chemicals environments 

• Advanced proficiency in Aconex and enterprise-level Document Management Systems 

• Strong knowledge of document lifecycle management, version control, metadata standards and archival practices 

• Experience supporting internal and external audits, including safety and compliance audits 

• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop a document control team 

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams 

• Experience delivering DMS training and onboarding to project teams and contractors 

• A strong safety mindset and commitment to governance, data integrity and intellectual property protection 

• Certification in Document Control or Records Management (desirable) 

• Aconex Administrator certification or equivalent experience (highly regarded) 

We value our employees by offering:

• Competitive remuneration with allocation of Wesfarmers shares and participation in our annual incentive plan.   

• Employer parental leave payment up to 18 weeks.   

• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across our diverse businesses and the Wesfarmers Group.   

• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated lease vehicle packaging.   

• Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kleenheat, Kmart, Target and Officeworks and Wesfarmers Arts sponsored events.   

Why WesCEF

We are committed to building an engaged and talented workforce that is representative of the people who live in the communities where we operate. Fostering an environment where diversity of thinking, skills and experiences are embraced, delivering innovation and better business results. We welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds and particularly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  

We’re proud of how we develop and support our team, including offering flexible working hours. Therefore, when you apply, please let us know if you are seeking flexibility.  

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs being in Kwinana and The Perth CBD.   

Applications close: 5pm AWST 28 December 2025.  

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including, but not limited to, psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence, and/or reference checks.  

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.  

Agency applications will not be accepted.