As one of Australia’s leading national construction companies, our commitment to providing an inclusive workplace is driven by an organisational culture that embraces diversity and equality. By joining BESIX Watpac, part of the international BESIX Group, you will be part of our national team of over 700 dedicated and innovative employees. Our people proudly uphold our values each day and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of their colleagues, subcontractors and the communities in which we operate.

BESIX Watpac are looking for a project assistant to join the team working on a landmark project win close to the Brisbane CBD. The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Proactively drive company safety, environment and quality policies, practices and procedures in compliance with Management Plans and OH&S legislative requirements to provide a safe workplace at all times.
• Administration of post-completion defects works including the release of final retentions.
• Document control including use of web-based Document Management Systems and Contract Administration of minor projects.
•  Clerical support to Contract Administration and providing support to other staff/sites where required.
• Mentoring and training of new Site Clerk/Document Controllers.
• Assisting in organisation, catering and general preparation for site meetings, special events, client site visits, meetings, special guests etc.
• Managing all incoming and outgoing mail, samples and documents, logging, distribution, filing and archiving of correspondence, documents and drawings received. Maintaining registers including materials registers, drawing registers and files.
• Attending to reception/calls and managing site attendees and visitor access.
• Preparing monthly reports and other reports as required.

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business with a particularly strong internal customer focus.
• High level of organisational and time management skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Intermediate level of MSWord, MSExcel, MSOutlook and ability and willingness to learn new software packages as required.
• Proven high level of professionalism, maturity, candour and confidentiality in daily work ethic.
• Previous experience in Document Control.
• Able to cope with shifting work priorities and the ability to prioritise work.

Our benefits include;

• Health and wellbeing, technology, financial, leisure and home improvement discounts.
• Access to a Healthy Foundations and Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Well-being days.
• Professional development opportunities.

This is your opportunity to build a challenging and exciting career path with an industry leader. We attribute our successes to our innovative, driven and diverse team and offer a competitive remuneration package with flexible, supportive benefits and development programs.