Overview

A Program or Project Administrator in the defence and space industry is responsible for coordinating and managing projects from initiation to completion. They oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

This role involves facilitating communication among stakeholders, tracking progress, and addressing any issues that arise, ultimately ensuring the successful delivery of mission-critical projects and contributing to organisational goals.

Alternative Title

  • Project Coordinator

Required Skills

  • Project Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Planning
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Budgeting
  • Building Relationships

Occupation Info

Program or Project Administrators in South Australia earn an average weekly salary of approximately $1,260.

Source: National Careers Institute.

You usually need relevant industry experience to work as a Program or Project Administrator. Formal qualifications might be useful but aren’t essential. Some workers have Vocational Education and Training (VET) or university qualifications in areas such as business and management, project management, engineering, ICT and accounting.

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