Program or Project Administrator
A Program or Project Administrator provides administrative and coordination support for programs and projects across government, corporate, and non-profit organisations. In Australia, these roles are common in project-heavy industries including construction, healthcare, IT, and government services.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Steady demand across project-intensive sectors; government infrastructure and IT project pipelines contribute to consistent hiring.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Learn more →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| TAS | Tasmania | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Coordinate project schedules, meetings, documentation, and reporting
- Monitor project budgets and expenditures against approved plans
- Maintain project management information systems and file management protocols
- Liaise between project teams, stakeholders, and senior management on progress
Skills required
- Project administration and coordination skills
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
- Document management and record-keeping accuracy
- Communication and stakeholder management skills
Typical qualifications pathway
A Certificate IV or Diploma in Project Management or Business Administration is typical. VETASSESS is the assessing authority for migration purposes.
Visa & occupation list information
This occupation appears on the STSOL and CSOL. Eligible Australian skilled visa pathways include subclasses 186, 190, 482, 491, and 494. State nominations are available from nominating states and territories. For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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