Contracts Administrator
Ensure the directives and standards of a contract are managed and fulfilled.
Job opportunities
2,956
Jobs on SEEK right now
Job growth
1.7%*
Projected job growth in 5 years
Salary
$130k
Most common salary
Job satisfaction
4.0
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What can I earn as a Contracts Administrator?
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The most common annual salary in AUS for a Contracts Administrator is between $120k and $140k
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Bachelor of Construction Management
This qualification will prepare you to work in roles such as Construction Manager and oversee the construction of buildings.
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration)
This certificate provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to work in contracts administration in the building industry.
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How do Contracts Administrators rate their role?
Latest reviews from 35 Contracts Administrators surveyed on SEEK
Work-life balance
3.8
Job satisfaction
4.0
Career progression opportunities
3.9
Job security
3.8
Pay / Salary
3.7
Variety of work
4.1
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Contact admin is challenging and will lead you to managerial role or to have your own business
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Contract Administrator
The good things
Diversity of responsibilities
Up to speed in market products technologies and prices
Connection between site, management, clients and consultants
The challenges
Lots of sensitive tasks related to $ and might delay the project if not procured in the right time
Long working hours
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Contract Administration is the pivot that ensures projects fulfill expectations.
Reviewer's Qualification
associate diploma in accounting and commerce
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
Specialisation
Internal fit out
The good things
Good aspect - The more fulfilling aspects of being a Senior Contracts Administrator is the day to day variety of the position. No matter how meticulously you plan you day, the minute you get to work t...
The challenges
Challenges - By far the biggest challenge is in managing egos, because unfortunately this is an area that can affect the whole project and your ability in human resource management will allow you to n...
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