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Facilities Administrator

ANZSCO 599916

Employed

3,800

Part-time share

17%

Female share

40%

Median age

47 yrs

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

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Facilities Administrators provide assistance to ensure the day-to-day smooth operation of a building's infrastructure, through administrative support, including budgeting, procurement negotiation, contractor liaison and documentation, as well as coordination of staff and office equipment during relocation, and at times, supervision and physical assistance with maintenance tasks.

What they typically do

  • Types information from documents into a computer.
  • Analyses and determines administrative requirements associated with operation of facilities.
  • Reviews information received for accuracy and correctness.
  • Liaises with suppliers and contractors.
  • Generates reports.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
26.8%
VIC
25.5%
QLD
23.1%
WA
11.2%
SA
7.1%
ACT
3.3%
TAS
2.4%
NT
1.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Facilities Administrator.

  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)

    52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)

    52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

    UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers

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