Description:
The Company
LAI Group is one of Australia’s largest switchboards and switchrooms manufacturers. With over 115 years of combined experience, we are a leader in the design and manufacture of custom switchboards and switchrooms in Australia.
LAI Group encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where your hard work and input does not go unnoticed. We work with our employees to get the best out of them with the opportunity to receive training on specific courses that will assist you in your professional development. As a family-owned business, LAI Group treats every staff as a family member. From the moment you begin with LAI Group, you are a member of the family.
As a result of continuous national growth, LAI Group is seeking a Project Administrator to join our team at our head office in Adelaide (Ferryden Park) within our Structural Division. 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
A 38-hour week (Monday – Friday + reasonable overtime).
Salary-based Position (Negotiable - Experience, knowledge, and ability will be taken into consideration).
The Position
We are looking for a Project Administrator who is eager to learn, dedicated to meeting deadlines, and capable of assisting Project Managers with every aspect of a project in order to deliver a high standard of quality.
Key Responsibilities
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Data entry – enter jobs/variations and modifications into ABM.
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Compile, review and maintain ITPs and ITRs as per client requirements.
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Issue contract variation purchase orders.
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Maintain a cost tracking check sheet to ensure projects are well within the budget.
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Providing the customer with updated and revised documents.
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Liaise with the Procurement Team on incoming materials.
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Track and monitor incoming goods via Stores to ensure material arrives on time.
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Provide weekly/daily updates on upcoming tasks to the Senior Project Administrator.
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Coordinate with Project Managers on scheduling contractors at an appropriate time.
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Comply with the administrative contractual requirements stipulated between the customer and LAI Group.
The Candidate
The successful applicant will preferably maintain a level of professionalism, integrity, and a willingness to cooperate and interact with people of all personality types towards customers, vendors, contractors, and employees.
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The ability to handle numerous things while working under duress.
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To understand and implement beneficial operational risk management techniques for the project.
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To support and handle administrative responsibilities.
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Organise and gather project data for an effective project process.
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1 year of previous experience within the Project Administrator field.
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Computer proficiency with MS Project and the MS Office Suite.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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The ability to cooperate effectively in a team setting and improve constructive relationships with teams from different departments.
Desired Competencies
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Certificate 3 or higher in an administrative course.
We look forward to finding the appropriate candidates to join our team here in Adelaide.
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.