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Contracts Administrator

Ensure the directives and standards of a contract are managed and fulfilled.

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Job opportunities

2,956

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Job growth

1.7%*

Projected job growth in 5 years

What's it like to be

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.

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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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Skills and experience employers are looking for

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Construction Management

Contract Administration

Quantity Surveying

Construction Industry

Commercial Construction

Negotiation

Procurement

Building Construction

Thoroughness

Contract Management

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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

Latest reviews

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Negative

Nov 2018

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

Jun 2018

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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