Project Assistant

The Company

LAI Group is one of Australia’s largest switchboards and switch rooms manufacturers. With over 115 years of combined experience, we are a leader in the design and manufacture of custom switchboards and switch rooms in Australia.

As a result of continuous national growth, LAI Group is seeking a Project Assistant to join our team at our manufacturing plant in Epping. We would like team members who are excited about the opportunity to build a stable, rewarding, and lucrative career with us.

Schedule

• Full-time position available
• A 38-hour week (Monday – Friday + reasonable overtime)
• Salary (Negotiable - Experience, knowledge, and ability will be taken into consideration)

The Position

As a Project Assistant for switchboards, you will be assisting the coordination of project schedules and finances. You will work closely with the Project Coordinator/Project Manager, the project team, and manufacturing staff to assist in ensuring that projects are delivered within budget and the allocated timeframe.

As a Project Assistant, you will provide support to switchboards projects, you will also assist in coordinating project timeframes and correspond with the relevant stakeholders including the client, and internal staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Data entry – enter jobs/variations and modifications into ABM;

• Liaise with customers, develop, and maintain customer relationships

• Assist in compiling, reviewing, and maintaining ITPs and ITRs as per client requirements;.

• Scheduling meetings, recording minutes, and organizing project logistics.

• Tracking expenditures, managing purchase orders, and assisting with project billing

• Collating and generating project status reports to update stakeholders on progress.

• Establish and maintain accurate files for all project documentation, which ensure ease of retrieval

• Aiding the Project Management Coordinator and Manager as required

The Candidate

The successful candidate ideally has recently graduated and is looking for their first opportunity into the field.

• Excellent communication skills, customer service skills, coupled with effective trouble shooting skills

• knowledge on project management principles

• Ability to manage the competing demands of multi, simultaneous projects

• Establishing, managing, and reporting on project schedule, delivery, and stake holder management

• Intermediate computer skills predominantly Excel, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project

• Knowledge of electrical standards and wiring rules

• Ability to interpret single line diagrams and schematics

Desired Competencies

• Electrical Trade or Electrical Engineering Qualification
• Project Management tertiary qualification
• Switchboard design and experience

What we can offer:

LAI Group encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where your hard work and input does not go unnoticed. We work with our employees to help them reach their full potential, offering opportunities for training on specific courses that support their professional development.

As a family-owned business, LAI Group treats every employee as a family member. From the moment you begin with LAI Group, you are a member of the family.

• Overtime is available.
• Paid training courses to contribute to your professional development (Forklift, EWP, Dogging, First Aid, Leadership/mental health awareness training, and LVR/CPR)
• Site uniform, including PPCE
• An easy-to-access Employee Assistance Program that has the support resources available to assist with your physical, mental, and financial health
• Banking benefits through our trusted workplace banking provider
• Corporate Private Health is available
• Tradesmen allowance
• Available company resources
• Looking for stability and an organised workplace? LAI has projects in the pipeline, which strengthen the economy and enhance our workers’ skills. Work scheduled hours at our facilities, with the option to do site work, whilst being well compensated
• Work for a company that respects you and your family’s needs. Through open and honest communication, we support one another and work together to create a safer and more respectful workplace

We look forward to finding the appropriate candidates to join our team here in Victoria.

LAI Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous backgrounds, women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities, and mature aged people.