Introduction
The HR Officer at Department of Education is a current NSW Government opportunity in Wollongong & The South Coast. Provide accurate, confidential HR administration and maintain systems, records and services for Department of Education staff.
This guide explains how to apply for HR Officer and how to choose evidence that fits the work. View the official job ad while you prepare so your documents stay aligned with the current instructions.
NSW Government applications are assessed against both the submission instructions and the role requirements. Give the panel the requested documents in the correct format, then make your decisions, personal contribution and results easy to assess.
HR Officer role snapshot
| Role | HR Officer |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Department of Education |
| Location | Wollongong & The South Coast |
| Work type | See vacancy |
| Remuneration | $87,199 to $95,482 per annum |
| Reference | 15663-44440692 |
| Applications close | 28 September 2026 at 23:59 |
| Official job ad | View vacancy 599724 |
Application requirements for HR Officer
These items are used to screen the application for compliance. Follow every page, word and file-format limit shown in the portal.
- Resume, maximum 5 pages
- Cover letter, maximum 2 pages
Essential role requirements
Check your eligibility before investing time in the written application. This role includes work rights, working with children check, criminal record check. Read the full conditions in the vacancy and role description.
Candidate evidence for HR Officer at Department of Education
Build the application around evidence that matches the practical demands of this role. The following areas come directly from the responsibilities and applicant guidance for this vacancy.
| Evidence area | How to demonstrate it |
|---|---|
| high-volume HR administration completed accurately and on time | Use a substantial example and explain the problem, your responsibility, the decisions you made and the result. |
| confidential records and databases maintained under governance requirements | Show who relied on your work, how you handled different needs and what changed because of your contribution. |
| responsive service to managers or employees while priorities competed | Name the tools or controls that mattered, then explain how you checked quality and what the outcome meant for the service or team. |
Example application structure for HR Officer
Use the cover letter to connect your best evidence to the accountabilities and use the resume to establish scope, progression and relevant results.
- Opening: establish your relevant setting, level of responsibility and reason for applying.
- Primary evidence: use the strongest example for the first evidence area, with specific actions and an observable result.
- Supporting evidence: add a second example that proves a different requirement and shows how you worked with others.
- Closing: connect your evidence to the organisation and confirm any eligibility or work-arrangement points that matter.
Before you submit
Check that every requested document and response is present, within its limit and easy to match to the role. Make your own contribution clear, remove unsupported claims and verify names, dates and figures.
Return to the official HR Officer vacancy for the final portal check before 28 September 2026. Team 3Thirty’s plain-English NSW Government recruitment guide can help you review how your evidence will be assessed.