KION Group

Project Contract Administrator

KION Group  •  Tarneit, AU (Onsite)  •  9 hours ago
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Job Description

Step into a career-defining role on one of Australia’s most exciting automation projects.

  • Join Dematic, a global leader in automation and intra-logistics projects
  • Play a key role in a major, high-profile logistics automation project
  • Fixed-term opportunity until July 2027, with potential to extend or become permanent
  • Competitive salary, and exposure to world-class technology

We offer:

THE OPPORTUNITY

Dematic is delivering a landmark warehouse and logistics automation project for a global blue-chip client. Valued in the mid-billion AUD range and spanning 80,000 sqm, this impressive project includes automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyors, racking and robotics. From design through to installation, commissioning, testing and handover, you’ll be part of a world-class automation project running from 2024 to 2028.

This role offers:

  • A full time role on a fixed term contract until July 2027, with the possibility of being extended or even becoming permanent
  • mostly daily on-site work in Tarneit, Melbourne, with some limited WFH days – so flexibility will be required.

As our Project Contract Administrator, you’ll take ownership of the commercial and contractual administration for this supply and installation of a major automation project. This is a great opportunity for a detail-driven professional with strong contract administration experience, solid commercial awareness and the confidence to partner with internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

  • Administer equipment supply and installation contracts and keep project delivery moving smoothly
  • Review and manage invoices to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely approval
  • Provide practical contract advice to project teams and management
  • Keep project documentation accurate, organised and audit-ready
  • Track contract milestones, deliverables and deadlines
  • Partner with project managers, engineers and stakeholders to manage contractual obligations
  • Work closely with legal, finance and procurement to resolve commercial matters
  • Manage the change order process from review and negotiation through to timely processing

Tasks and Qualifications:

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • A degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, Law or a related discipline
  • Strong construction or installation contract administration experience
  • A good understanding of construction or installation processes, materials and methods
  • Sound knowledge of contract law and construction industry regulations including SOPA legislation
  • Confident negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management
  • Confidence using financial control software and Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Proven experience in Construction and installation contract administration
  • Strong knowledge of contract law and construction industry regulations

In return, you’ll join a progressive, innovative business with a competitive salary package, strong growth, and the chance to make your mark on a major automation project.

WHY DEMATIC?

Now is an exciting time to join Dematic. Our technology helps some of the world’s biggest brands move products through warehouses and distribution centres to customers’ doorsteps faster, smarter and more efficiently.

As a global leader in intelligent automation and intralogistics, Dematic employs more than 11,000 people worldwide, including 900+ across Australia and New Zealand. You’ll join a collaborative, high-performing team where innovation, development and career growth are genuinely encouraged.

A few more reasons to join us:

  • 80% employee engagement in our recent ANZ employee survey
  • Average tenure of 8 years, with 12% internal promotions and transfers each year
  • 30% of new hires come through referrals, because our people are proud to recommend Dematic

APPLY NOW

If you’re an experienced Contract Administrator ready for a high-impact project role, we’d love to hear from you.

  • Submit your latest resume and cover letter outlining why you’re a great fit for the role
  • You must have full Australian working rights

Please note that due to the high number of responses, we will only respond to candidates that have been shortlisted.

Dematic is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace.

KION Group

About KION Group

Are looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of supply chain solutions is our home. KION is shaping world trade – globally, regionally, locally. We ensure that supply chains reach their full potential: fast, efficient, smart, sustainable and reliable.

Our 42,000 employees make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: The Supply Chain Solutions Company. Our people’s passion is innovating, automating, and orchestrating solutions for our customers’ supply chains.

Would you like to be part of our international team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry.

With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a global group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. Regardless of which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape how we act and how we work with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both at home and abroad.

KION is the architect of global, regional and local supply chains. Our brands are well established:

Dematic is the global leader in intelligent supply chain and automation solutions. The Linde Material Handling and STILL brands serve the premium and higher value segments of the industrial truck market. Baoli focuses on industrial trucks in the lower value and economy segments.

As a provider of comprehensive supply chain solutions with a worldwide service network, KION has a global presence and a regional focus on the needs of its customers. KION brands keep the world moving.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfurt/Main, DE
Year Founded
2006
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