Administrative Officer

Business, Admin & Entrepreneurship

ANZSCO ID 511111

Summary

Contract Administrators prepare, interpret, maintain, review and negotiate variations to contracts on behalf of organisations.

Employment Pathway

A formal qualification in a relevant field (like business and management, building, construction management or law) and relevant industry experience is usually needed to work as a Contract Administrator. University and Vocational Education and Training (VET) are both common study pathways.

Top Skills Required

Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively

Key tasks

Develops, reviews and negotiates variations to contracts, programs, projects and services.
Responds to inquiries and resolves problems concerning contracts, programmes, projects, services provided, and persons affected.
Manages paperwork associated with contracts, programmes, projects and services provided.
Works with project managers, architects, engineering professionals, owners and others to ensure that goals are met.
Advises senior management on matters requiring attention and implementing their decisions.

Facts about this occupation

9.3% Growth

89% Full-time Share

$1,848 Avg Pay/Wk

18,000 Workers

40 years Avg Age

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