Contract Administrator

Overview

Prepares, interprets, maintains, reviews and negotiates variations to contracts on behalf of an organisation.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Tasks

  • 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

Alternative Titles

  • Contract Officer

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

6 courses found.

Course name Providers
PSP60399: Advanced Diploma of Government (Contract Management)
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Traineeship
PSP51504: Diploma of Government (Contract Management)
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Superseded by:
PSP52510 : Diploma of Government (Procurement and Contracting)
PSP51112: Diploma of Government (Management)
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CPC40208: Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration)
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Superseded by:
CPC40320 : Certificate IV in Building Project Support
BSB42415: Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
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Offered as:
Traineeship
Superseded by:
BSB40820 : Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
BCG40206: Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration)
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Superseded by:
CPC40208 : Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration)