CONTRACT, PROGRAM AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATORS - UNIT GROUP 5111

General Description

CONTRACT, PROGRAM AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATORS plan and undertake administration of contracts, organisational programs, special projects and support services.

Indicative Skill Level

ANZSCO Skill Level: 2

In Australia the majority of occupations in this unit group have:

  • AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand the majority of occupations in this unit group have:

  • NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Task Information

  • 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

Occupations in this group:

(1)511111 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

Alternative Title: Contract Officer
Prepares, interprets, maintains, reviews and negotiates variations to contracts on behalf of an organisation.

(2)511112 PROGRAM OR PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

Alternative Title: Project Coordinator
Plans and undertakes administration of organisational programs, special projects and support services.

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