Our Cadet Program is designed to build future leaders and develop the next generation of Project Managers within Schindler. This structured development program provides hands on experience, discipline-specific training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to help you build a successful long-term career.
As a Cadet, you will gain exposure to a range of business functions and projects while working alongside experienced industry professionals. Through a combination of practical learning, coaching, and formal development, you'll build the technical, commercial, and leadership skills required to thrive in a dynamic project environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of projects from planning through to completion.
- Assist with project coordination, scheduling, reporting, and administration activities.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Operations teams to achieve project objectives.
- Participate in site visits and gain exposure to field operations and customer environments.
- Build an understanding of project governance, safety, quality, and risk management requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and business projects.
- Develop strong stakeholder relationships with internal teams and external customers.
- Complete structured learning and development activities as part of the Cadet Program.
About You
You are motivated, curious, and eager to build a successful career in project management and leadership. You enjoy working collaboratively, are adaptable to change, and are ready to challenge yourself in a fast-paced environment.
As a recent graduate or early-career professional, you are looking for an opportunity to learn from experienced mentors, gain practical experience, and develop the skills required to become a future lead within our organisation.
What You'll Bring
- A degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people across office and field-based environments.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
- Problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
- Exposure to leadership, teamwork, or extracurricular activities.
- A commitment to safety, quality, and delivering positive outcomes.
Why Join Schindler?
At Schindler, we are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture where collaboration, innovation and customer focus drive our success. As a global industry leader, we offer career development opportunities, ongoing training, employee benefits and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering great outcomes for our customers. You'll be empowered to grow your network, develop your sales career and contribute to a high-performing team.
Schindler is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people living with disability.
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Project Manager Cadet in Melbourne employer: Schindler Lifts
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