Prepares, interprets, maintains, reviews and negotiates variations to contracts on behalf of an organisation.

Skill Level

2

Alternative Titles

• Contract Officer

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Contract Administrator is Vocational Education and Training Assess (VETASSESS). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Three pathways for skills assessment by VETASSESS
  • Pathway A – Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years
  • Pathway B – Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level with an additional qualification at least AQF Certificate IV in a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years
  • Pathway C – Qualification(s) assessed at least AQF Diploma level without a highly relevant field of study and at least two years of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years
• Applicants may also provide details of any relevant training or professional development courses undertaken, and licences/registrations held that relate to performing the role, if applicable. These may be detailed in the Curriculum Vitae/Resume provided.
• Note: For pre-qualification employment (if all of your employment is before your qualification assessed at the AQF diploma level), three years of highly relevant employment in addition to at least one year of highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years.

plan and undertake administration of contracts, organisational programs, special projects and support services.

Tasks

• 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

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Occupations in this Group

• 511111 Contract Administrator
• 511112 Program or Project Administrator