Public Administrator

A Public Administrator manages and oversees public sector programs and services, ensuring they operate efficiently and effectively. You might work for government agencies or non-profit organisations. Public Administrators focus on implementing policies, managing budgets, and coordinating with various departments to deliver public services. You’ll be responsible for developing strategies to improve service delivery and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

Public Administrators play a vital role in the smooth functioning of public services. You’ll need to be organised and possess strong problem-solving skills to handle complex issues. Effective communication is essential for liaising with stakeholders and ensuring that public needs are met and resources are used efficiently.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $67,600
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a public administrator?

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BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker
Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Radio Producer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Project Coordinator Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Service Director Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher International Project Manager Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Location Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Meteorologist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager ICT Project Manager Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Commercial Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Engagement Manager Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Sales Analyst Education Coordinator Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Program Evaluator Site Manager Political Consultant Risk Consultant Development Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach Business Process Analyst Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Project Director
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Senior Risk Manager Radio Producer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Fleet Manager Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Airport Operations Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant RTO Compliance Officer Duty Manager (Police Force) Landfill Supervisor Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Park Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Account Manager Team Leader Supervisor General Manager Project Coordinator Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Service Director Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Cluster Manager Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Travel Operator Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Financial Regulator Creative Entrepreneur Policy Researcher International Project Manager Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Film Producer Location Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Meteorologist Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Logistician Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager ICT Project Manager Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Commercial Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Engagement Manager Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Sales Analyst Education Coordinator Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager Customer Experience Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Program Evaluator Site Manager Political Consultant Risk Consultant Development Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Food Service Supervisor Leadership Coach Business Process Analyst Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Project Director + 267 more
PSP40416

Certificate IV in Government Investigations
Online
12 months
$2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Specialist Public Administrator Detective
Compliance Coordinator Biosecurity Officer Criminal Investigator Review Officer Compliance Officer Private Investigator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Specialist Public Administrator Detective Compliance Coordinator Biosecurity Officer Criminal Investigator Review Officer Compliance Officer Private Investigator + 6 more

Master of Public Administration
Blended, Online
18 months
$0 - $41,250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Political Adviser Policy Adviser Senior Policy Officer
Policymaker Policy Manager Public Administrator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Political Adviser Policy Adviser Senior Policy Officer Policymaker Policy Manager Public Administrator + 3 more
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