Project Administrator
Administrate the successful delivery of large projects and programs.
Job opportunities
1,105
Jobs on SEEK right now
Job growth
1.7%*
Projected job growth in 5 years
Salary
$70k
Most common salary
Job satisfaction
4.4
What can I earn as a Project Administrator?
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The most common annual salary in AUS for a Project Administrator is between $65k and $75k
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How to become a Project Administrator
Formal qualifications are not essential to become a Project Administrator, but they may be beneficial. Strong computer literacy and office administration skills are essential.
- Complete a Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (BSB41515), a Diploma of Project Management (BSB51415), or an Advanced Diploma of Program Management (BSB61218).
- Develop strong computer and administrative skills.
- Build your industry–relevant experience in a temporary or support role.
- After gaining experience as a Project Administrator, consider developing your managerial skills and moving into a Project Manager role with further study, such as a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
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How do Project Administrators rate their role?
Latest reviews from 20 Project Administrators surveyed on SEEK
Work-life balance
4.5
Job satisfaction
4.4
Career progression opportunities
3.6
Job security
3.6
Pay / Salary
3.8
Variety of work
4.2
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HR Projects Administrator: fun, exciting, engaging.
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management
Experience
Less than a year
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Human Resources
The good things
The good things
New task to do after one project has completed. Tasks included dissolution processes such as exit planning of employees. Another project was the outplacement program and ensuring the e...
The challenges
The challenges
Some weeks were quite slow and then the next week would be really fast with deadlines approaching. A lot of projects need approval or further information from stakeholders which can hal...
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Accounts/admin was a very rewarding position & great to get back to the country
Reviewer's Qualification
Completed High School (Year 12)
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Administrator
The good things
Working closely with farmers & assisting them with their accounts during hardship of drought
The challenges
Clients upset with their financial situation during drought
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