Project Assistant

What does a Project Assistant do?

A project assistant works alongside a project manager to effectively guide their team and achieve product/service goals.

Read more about the project management industry.

What are the key skills of a Project Assistant?

Project assistants help coordinate their team members to achieve project objectives. They also facilitate communication and assist with administrative duties.

• Can exert good leadership skills and are well-able to coordinate workers and facilitate team communication
• Highly organised in both time and in resources; need to manage progress reports, timetables, and financial budgets
• Have a thorough understanding of project objectives and goals, ensuring all team members have the resources needed
• Have an analytical and critical mindset for making the best business and financial decisions for the project
• Can multitask, work well under pressure, and work efficiently to meet strict deadlines
• Have excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with others

How to become a Project Assistant 

Most Project Assistants commonly have a bachelor's degree, however, people coming from an office administration background may possess the technical and transferable skills to be able to succeed in the role, too.

We recommend studying the BSB40920 - Certificate IV in Project Management Practice to help you develop the relevant skill set as Project Assistant.