Competitive hourly rate + super + Akura bonus
Akura is a leading construction and property development company providing industrial property solutions to owner-occupiers, developers, and investors. Operating for over 45 years, we've built our reputation on quality, on-time delivery, and innovative design.
We are a family-owned company with a progressive values-based culture, a healthy pipeline of work and big plans for future growth. Our unique product offering supports our clients across the full construction cycle, from architectural and structural design, in-house manufacturing of structural steel and precast concrete panels, through to on-site teams and project management.
The result? Top-shelf Industrial Space.
About the Opportunities
We're looking for a team member to join Akura as a Production Assistant in our precast facility based in Bathurst. Collaborating closely with the Precast Production Manager, you will undertake a hybrid role that combines administrative responsibilities with hands‑on support in the factory as required. Your tasks will range from office-based duties to active participation on the production floor, ensuring seamless operations.
Experience in construction, manufacturing or production-based environments would be highly advantageous for this position, however not essential. If you are dedicated, hardworking and want to be apart of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
We're a growing business with big plans for the future – we'll show you the ropes and give you opportunity to grow with us.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring systems for incoming invoice approvals and processing via Jonas.
- Assisting with scheduling, monthly stocktakes, and inspections.
- Coordinating with sales, precast managers, and project managers to meet IFC target dates and address production delays.
- Recording and equipment service requirements accurately in Hammertech.
- Ordering casting items, issuing purchase orders, and tracking consumables like concrete deliveries.
- Providing hands‑on assistance on the production floor as needed.
- Acting as a WHS representative, promoting a safety‑first approach to ensure zero workplace injuries.
- Building strong relationships with production, project, and sales teams to facilitate effective long‑range forecasts.
- Ensuring consistent application of best‑practice production techniques and methods.
- Supporting the Precast Manager as needed and performing ad‑hoc duties to maintain seamless operations.
About You
Skills in the following would be highly advantageous:
- Proficient administrative experience and willingness to learn.
- Ability to interpret shop drawings.
- A natural flair for detailed work such as carpentry, formwork or similar.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a focus on quality, always seeking to deliver your best work.
You will be:
- A team player with strong communication skills and a positive, can‑do attitude.
- Someone who takes a safety‑first approach in everything you do!
- Someone who identifies and embraces opportunities for improvement.
What we offer you
- An exciting career opportunity in a market‑leading business experiencing rapid growth.
- Opportunity to grow your career – we invest in our people.
- A supportive and collaborative team workplace.
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Inclusion in the Akura bonus scheme.
Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Akura team.
Alignment with our core values is key so if you’ve got the right skills and you’re reliable, a team player with a can‑do attitude, driven to deliver quality outputs and willing to innovate/challenge the status quo, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to start your Akura journey.
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* As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks, which include police and medical assessments, to ensure suitability for the role.
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