Project & Administration Assistant

Light Up Your Future with RPE (Electrical Contractors) — We’re Hiring

At RPE we’re not just a company, we’re a family. With 25 years delivering specialist

electrical services to the Commercial (Education & Health) sectors, we pride ourselves on

quality workmanship, strong client relationships, and a workplace culture that genuinely

supports and values every team member.

With many team members celebrating 10+ years, it’s clear our management prioritises your

growth, wellbeing, and success. Our values, STEPS — Safety, Teamwork, Excellence,

Professionalism, and Support — guide everything we do and define the respectful,

collaborative, and kind environment we work hard to maintain.

About the Role — Project Administrator (Full Time)

Based in our Yatala office, you will be a central part of keeping our projects on track across

Brisbane, Ipswich, Redlands & Gold Coast. Reporting directly to the Project Management

team and Administration Manager, you’ll support multiple projects, ensuring smooth daily

operations and support positive office culture.

What We’re Looking For

You are:

● Cooperative and reliable, able to take direction from multiple managers respectfully

● Detail-focused with excellent time management and accurate data entry skills

● Adaptable and comfortable juggling multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

● Professional in communication, both written and verbal, with a friendly telephone

manner

● Open to feedback and committed to continuous personal and team improvement

● Experienced or eager to grow in project administration, preferably with construction

background

● A positive, collaborative team member who’s open to learning and growth, and

approaches situations as a problem solver focused on finding solutions

Key Responsibilities

● Support Project Managers with daily project admin

● Collate pre-starts & timesheets

● Manage procurement: quotes, orders, tracking in SimPro (Experience preferred but

not essential)

● Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, & clients

● Maintain project documents (Safety Plans, SWMS, SDS, test results)

● Provide HSEQ admin support & assist with audits

● Assist with progress claims & compliance paperwork

● Document control using Aconex, Hammertech & Payapps

● Help Management with payroll in Xero (Experience preferred but not essential)

● Maintain equipment and Test & Tag registers

● Monitor projects and help resolve issues

● Support leadership with miscellaneous tasks

Qualifications & Experience Preferred

● Project admin or construction experience

● Skilled in SimPro, Dropbox, Outlook & Excel

● Experience with Xero, HR tasks, Aconex, Hammertech & Payapps a plus

● Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

Benefits

● Full-time, immediate start

● Monday to Friday, office-based, on-street parking

● Competitive salary $80,000 - $90,000 + 12% super

● 4 weeks annual leave

● Social events & Christmas party

● Supportive, respectful team culture

● Career development and training support

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] answering the following questions:

These are our Company Values (Safety, Teamwork, Excellence, Professionalism, Support), what do each of these Values mean to you in your own words?

How do you approach tasks that you find repetitive or outside your usual role?

What role do you usually take in a team – leader, listener, organiser, or something else?