Commercial Contracts Specialist

Schindler Lifts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Permanent full-time role

Career development

Learning opportunities

Employee benefits

Job summary

Schindler Lifts Australia is seeking a Commercial Contracts Specialist to join our National Legal & Commercial team in Alexandria. You will support the full contract lifecycle, from tender review and negotiation through to administration, risk management, claims handling and project completion.

You will work closely with Sales, Operations and Project Management to ensure contractual obligations are met and commercial risks are effectively managed, enabling successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Contracts Administration, Commercial Contracts or Commercial Management.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial risk management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review tender and contract documentation.
• Support contract negotiations and manage contractual risk.
• Assist Sales and Project Management teams with contract-related matters.
• Manage contract variations, disputes, claims and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate public liability and property damage claims.
• Liaise with customers, builders, consultants, insurers and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver contract management guidance and training to key stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of contract management processes and systems.

Skills

Contracts administration

Commercial contracts

Commercial management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Contract variations

Job description

At Schindler, we are committed to developing our people and providing opportunities to build rewarding, long-term careers. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, we offer career stability, professional development, and the opportunity to work with a collaborative team on some of Australia's most recognised buildings and infrastructure projects.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Contracts Specialist to join our National Legal & Commercial team based in Alexandria.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will support the business throughout the full contract lifecycle, from tender review and contract negotiation through to contract administration, risk management, claims handling, and project completion.

Working closely with Sales, Operations and Project Management teams, you will ensure contractual obligations are met, commercial risks are appropriately managed, and contract matters are resolved efficiently to support successful project outcomes.

What's in it for You?

• Highly competitive salary package
• 12% Superannuation
• Permanent full-time role
• Career development with a global industry leader
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee benefits and discount program
• Social activities, including your birthday off
• End-of-trip facilities
• Brand-new Alexandria office with onsite parking
• 4-minute walk from Mascot Station

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender and contract documentation.
• Support contract negotiations and manage contractual risk.
• Assist Sales and Project Management teams with contract-related matters.
• Manage contract variations, disputes, claims and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate public liability and property damage claims.
• Liaise with customers, builders, consultants, insurers and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver contract management guidance and training to key stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of contract management processes and systems.

About You

• Experience in Contracts Administration, Commercial Contracts, Commercial Management or a similar role.
• Minimum 3 years' experience within construction, engineering, facilities management, infrastructure or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial risk management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience managing contract variations, claims and dispute resolution is highly regarded.
• A practical and commercially focused approach to problem solving.

About Schindler

Schindler Lifts Australia is part of the Schindler Group, one of the world's leading elevator and escalator companies, operating in more than 100 countries and employing over 64,000 people worldwide.

In Australia, Schindler employs over 1,200 people who design, install, service and modernise vertical transport systems across commercial, residential, healthcare, retail and infrastructure sectors.

If you are an existing Schindler employee, please discuss your application with your manager prior to applying.

Schindler is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.