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Contract, Program and Project Administrators

ANZSCO 5111

Employed

158,500

Part-time share

11%

Female share

57%

Median weekly earnings

$2,130

Median age

43 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Contract, Program and Project Administrators plan and undertake administration of contracts, organisational programs, special projects and support services.

What they typically do

  • Developing, reviewing and negotiating variations to contracts, programs, projects and services
  • Responding to inquiries and resolving problems concerning contracts, programs, projects, services provided, and persons affected
  • Managing paperwork associated with contracts, programs, projects and services provided
  • Working with project managers, architects, engineering professionals, owners and others to ensure that goals are met
  • Advising senior management on matters requiring attention and implementing their decisions
  • Overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders
  • Preparing and reviewing submissions and reports concerning the organisation's activities
  • Collecting and analysing data associated with projects undertaken, and reporting on project outcomes
  • Reviewing and arranging new office accommodation

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30.6%
VIC
22.4%
QLD
19.9%
WA
12.4%
SA
6.5%
ACT
5.5%
NT
1.4%
TAS
1.4%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Contract, Program and Project Administrators.

  • Advanced Diploma of Government

    PSP60122 · AQF 6 · 11 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting

    PSP60616 · AQF 6 · 10 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Government

    PSP40122 · AQF 4 · 26 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Local Government

    LGA40120 · AQF 4 · 8 providers

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  • Certificate III in Human-Led Leadership for the AI Era

    52933WA · AQF 3 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Program Management

    BSB60720 · AQF 6 · 114 providers

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  • Certificate III in Project Administration

    11450NAT · AQF 3 · 0 providers

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  • Certificate II in Human-Led Leadership for the AI Era

    52939WA · AQF 2 · 0 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Human-Led Leadership for the AI Era

    52938WA · AQF 4 · 0 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Indigenous Cultural Capability

    11464NAT · AQF 4 · 0 providers

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  • Certificate III in Arts and Cultural Administration

    CUA30625 · AQF 3 · 1 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration

    CUA40825 · AQF 4 · 1 providers

    View qualification