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WHY join Schindler?

At Schindler, we are all about our culture! We focus on supporting our employees to meet their full potential through careful selection and constant development to make them a leader in their area. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally whilst working with a great bunch of people. We offer job stability to our employees as we focus on promoting from within and foresee a growth trajectory of our business in the coming years.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced National Contracts Administration Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end contract administration function across our construction and service business, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and operational excellence.

You will lead a national team, oversee contract set-up and financial processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. This role is based in our Head Office in Alexandria and plays a key role in supporting branches nationally.

What’s in it for you:

• Highly competitive base 
• 12% Super
• 10% Annual Bonus
• Excellent opportunity for you to expand your Contracts experience at a leading global organisation
• Potential for real growth both personally and professionally
• Opportunity to access educational support, access to staff discount scheme, and social activities
• You will even get a day off for your birthday!
• Fitness passport with access to over 1,700 fitness facilities across Australia
• New state-of-the-art office in Alexandria

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead, motivate and manage the National Contracts Administration team to deliver high-quality support to branches and customers
• Oversee end-to-end contract administration, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance across all service contracts
• Manage contract set-up, changes, and maintenance across systems such as SAP and Optimus
• Ensure financial integrity through contract billing oversight, reconciliations, and audit processes
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of contract data to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Provide training, coaching, and development support to team members and branch stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes and systems
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and ensure high levels of customer service
• Promote and drive a strong safety culture aligned with Schindler’s OH&S standards

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in a contracts administration or accounts role, preferably within construction or a related industry
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to manage, coach, and develop a team
• Diploma in a business-related discipline (degree preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of contracts, contract lifecycle management, and financial processes
• Advanced knowledge of SAP (particularly contracts) and Microsoft Office
• High attention to detail with excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with quality systems, audits, and process improvement initiatives is highly desirable

About Schindler:

Schindler Lifts Australia is part of the Schindler Group, one of the top elevator companies in the world, spanning 100 countries with more than 64,000 employees worldwide. We are one of the largest suppliers of new elevators, escalators and moving walkways in Australia today, employing over 1,200 employees who design install, service and modernise urban transport systems for almost every building type. At Schindler, we differentiate ourselves with our modern technology and innovative people.

HOW to apply:

We are constantly looking for passionate and enthusiastic people with the energy and drive to build relationships and networks. At Schindler you will find a highly motivated and engaged working environment that lets you grow as an individual and allows you to plan your career.

If you are seeking an opportunity to join a Global Industry Leader and believe that you possess the required skills and qualifications to succeed in this role, click on the "APPLY" button.

If you are an existing Schindler employee, please ensure you have discussed your application with your line manager prior to applying.

We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces; women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with a multicultural background or a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note we do not accept applications from recruitment agents for any position, this includes those that are submitted directly to the company or where the recruiter has contacted a manager.