How do I become a contract administrator
Get qualified to work as a contract administrator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Contract Administrator generally earns upwards of $1,800 per week ($93,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
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There are currently 17,000 Contract Administrators working in Australia right now, and this job role grew steadily over the past 5 years. Contract Administrators are usually employed by larger businesses and corporations (particularly in manufacturing, wholesale trade, utilities, and construction). They are often assigned to single projects or programs.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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Get started as a Contract Administrator with a VET qualification in procurement, project management, or construction. Try the Diploma of Procurement and Contracting, the Certificate IV in Project Management Practice, or the Certificate IV of Building and Construction (Contract Administration). These courses take 12-18 months to complete.
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Further reading
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1st June 2021All contract administrator courses
- 10833NAT Diploma of Contract Management
- BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)
- BSB41615 Certificate IV in Purchasing
- BSB41618 Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)
- BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Procurement)
- BSB50720 Diploma of Paralegal Services
- BSB51515 Diploma of Purchasing
- BSB51518 Diploma of Business (Procurement)
- BSBPMG430 Undertake Project Work
- CPC40120 & CPC50220 Certificate IV and Diploma in Building and Construction (Building)
- CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support
- CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator)
- CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
- CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction
- CPCCBC4003 Select, Prepare and Administer a Construction Contract
- CPCCBC4006 Select, Procure and Store Construction Materials for Building and Construction Projects
- CPCCBC4009 Apply Legal Requirements to Building and Construction Projects
- CPCCBC4024 Resolve Business Disputes
- CPCCBC4047A Quality Assure Fire-rated Lining Systems
- CPCPCM4012 Estimate and Cost Work
- Graduate Certificate in Construction Project Management
- Graduate Diploma in Law
- Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management
- PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting
- PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting (Public Sector)
- PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting
- RII50420 Diploma of Civil Construction Management
- RII60620 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
- Undergraduate Certificate in Basics of Construction Management
- Undergraduate Certificate in BIM of Construction Management
Contract Administrator careers
Contract Administrators oversee contracts on behalf of an organisation and ensure that goods and services are delivered according to the agreement. They are often assigned to large projects — especially when working in the building and construction industry.
As a Contract Administrator you could be supervising sub-contractors and checking the quality of their work, liaising with contracting companies to ensure their schedules are met, checking supplier invoices against contract prices, or discussing a contract breach with the Project Manager and CEO.
