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Contract, Program and Project Administrators

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Contract, Program and Project Administrators

Contract, Program and Project Administrators plan and undertake administration of contracts, organisational programs, special projects and support services.

Fun facts

  • Decline Future Growth
  • 1660 Weekly Pay Before Tax
  • 82% full-time Full-Time Share
  • 55% female Gender Share

Tasks

There are many tasks done by contract, program and project administrators. A few are listed below:

  • developing, reviewing and negotiating variations to contracts, programs, projects and services
  • responding to inquiries and resolving problems concerning contracts, programs, projects, services provided, and persons affected
  • managing paperwork associated with contracts, programs, projects and services provided
  • working with Project Managers, Architects, Engineering Professionals, owners and others to ensure that goals are met
  • advising senior management on matters requiring attention and implementing their decisions
  • overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders
  • preparing and reviewing submissions and reports concerning the organisation's activities
  • collecting and analysing data associated with projects undertaken, and reporting on project outcomes
  • reviewing and arranging new office accommodation

Specific occupations

  • Contract Administrator
  • Program or Project Administrator
  • Contract Officer
  • Project Coordinator

Madeline, participant in project management graduate program (defence industry support)

In Madeline's two years in a BAE Systems project management graduate program she has experienced several different aspects of the business. She now has an opportunity to choose an area that interests her.

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