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Document Writer

Quest Exploration Drilling (PNG) Ltd is a leading drilling services company with extensive experience supporting mining and exploration operations across Papua New Guinea. QED is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and high – quality drilling services to its clients, while maintaining strong operational standards and a focus on workforce capability, accountability, and performance.

QED (PNG) Ltd is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Document Writer to join our Resource Redi team based in Lae. The Document Writer will provide administrative, logistical, document control and learner-support services to Trainers delivering the Risk Redi Training Program and the RII20920 Certificate II & RII31820 Certificate III in Drilling Operations training programs.

This is an important support role that ensures training sessions, workshops and practical activities run smoothly, while maintaining accurate training records, assessing documentation, learning resources and compliance records.

• Position: Document Writer
• Location: LAE
• Department: HSEQ/ Resource Redi
• Reporting to: Resource Redi Trainers /Coordinator
• Employment Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

Training Support & Logistics

• Support Trainers during classroom, workshop and practical training sessions.
• Set up training rooms, workshops and practical learning areas.
• Prepare, print, organize and distribute handouts, workbooks, assessment tools, risk assessment templates, logbooks and other learning resources.
• Manage training equipment, multimedia resources, first aid manikins, models and site simulation materials.
• Provide logistical support for intensive 5-day theory blocks and occasional workshops.
• Assist learners with general queries and feedback during training delivery.

Document Control & Records Management

• Maintain accurate training and assessment records, learner databases, attendance registers, logbooks and portfolio evidence files.
• Control document versions for learning resources, assessment tools, templates and program documentation.
• Ensure training records are accurately maintained in accordance with applicable NNRTO requirements, AQF standards and internal quality systems.
• Assist with compiling evidence for competency assessments, third-party reports and Statements of Attainment.
• Archive completed training files and maintained audit-ready records.

Administration & Coordination

• Perform general administration including printing, scanning, filing, data entry and correspondence.
• Coordinate training schedules, room bookings, equipment bookings and resource preparation.
• Support communication between Trainers, learners, workplace supervisors and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with course feedback, evaluation summaries and continuous improvement documentation.
• Provide administrative support for travel, site inductions and logistics associated with on-site practical training.

Quality & Compliance

• Support compliance with applicable Registered Training Organisation (NNRTO) standards and organisational procedures.
• Ensure learning materials and training records remain current, accurate and properly filed.
• Assist with internal audits, moderation preparation and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Certificate III or IV in Business Administration, Business, Records Management or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience using document management systems.

Highly Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).

The TAE qualification is highly desirable but is not essential for the position.

Required Experience

The successful candidate should have:

• Previous experience in administration, training support, document control or records management.
• Experience within training, education, mining, resources or industrial environments will be highly regarded.
• Experience supporting classroom or workplace training delivery.
• Familiarity with training records, learner databases and assessment documentation.
• Knowledge of NNRTO processes will be advantageous.
• Experience handling confidential records and maintaining organised filing systems.

Skills & Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced training environment.
• Accurate data entry, record keeping and document control skills.
• Proactive and reliable approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professionalism, discretion and commitment to confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn program-specific content relating to risk management, safety and drilling operations.

Additional Requirements

The successful applicant must:

• Hold a current driver's licence.
• Be able to work flexible hours during intensive 5-day training blocks and occasional workshops.
• Be willing to provide logistical support at training facilities and operational sites when required.
• Meet site induction and medical fitness requirements for access to industrial or mine sites, where applicable.
• Be physically able to lift and handle training materials and equipment when required.

What We Are Looking For

This role will suit an organised administration or document-control professional who enjoys working in a training and operational environment.

You will play an important role in ensuring Trainers have the resources and support they need, learners receive an effective training experience, and all training and assessment documentation is accurately controlled and maintained.

Experience in drilling, mining, oil & gas, resources, industrial training or RTO environments will be advantageous, but candidates with strong transferable administration and document-control experience are encouraged to apply.

Why join QED?

QED Offers the opportunity to work within a reputable and established drilling contractor supporting major operations across Papua New Guinea. This role is suited to a highly qualified, experienced and professional Document Writer looking to contribute to a high-performing and safety-driven operational team.

How to apply?

Applications can be emailed to: [email protected] with the subject line as ‘Application for Document Writer ‘. Note to combine all documents into a single PDF file when submitting.

• Application Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of Relevant qualifications, licenses and supporting documents
• Contact details for at least three (3) referees

Our Address:

Quest Exploration Drilling (PNG) Ltd PO Box 1538 Lae, Morobe Province

Application Close: 30^th November 2026

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.