Introduction
The Biodiversity and Heritage Regulator needs dependable administrative support behind its governance and strategy work. This ongoing Administration Support Officer position combines records, meeting coordination and routine business processes in a team working across environmental regulation.
When planning how to apply for Administration Support Officer, choose examples that show accuracy across several kinds of work. A well-managed meeting, an orderly record system or a finance request resolved without delay can demonstrate how you keep colleagues’ work moving.
The application requires a resume and a cover letter about your interest and suitability. Explain the systems you have used and the checks behind your work. Give the reader enough context to understand the volume, competing priorities and people you supported.
View the official job ad and keep its application instructions open while you plan.
Administration Support Officer role snapshot
| Role | Administration Support Officer |
| Organisation | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water |
| Location | Parramatta or another NSW office by negotiation; hybrid arrangements supported |
| Employment | Ongoing full time, 35 hours per week; Environment Officer Class 4 |
| Salary or remuneration | $90,648–$101,076 plus superannuation |
| Job ID | 605361 |
| Closing date | 29 October 2026, 11:55 pm |
NSW Government application requirements
Give the hiring team the documents and written responses it requests, within the stated limits. Check the application form before drafting so the final submission follows the required format.
Application requirements for Administration Support Officer
- Resume
- Cover letter explaining your interest and suitability
Submit a resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability. We recommend a focused two-page letter unless the application form directs otherwise, using examples of the administrative support you can bring to Governance and Strategy.
Role conditions and qualifications
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residence, or a valid Australian working visa covering the appointment
Candidate evidence for Administration Support Officer
Records, meetings and routine business processes support the Biodiversity and Heritage Regulator’s Governance and Strategy branch. This administration officer keeps information accessible and helps colleagues coordinate their work. The ongoing role combines office systems experience with an understanding of finance and human resources procedures, based in Parramatta or another NSW office by negotiation. The evidence areas below help you choose examples for that work.
| Requirement or evidence area | How to demonstrate it |
|---|---|
| Accurate records and documentation | Describe how you maintained a reliable record, checked information and made it easy for colleagues to retrieve the right version. |
| Finance and human resources administration | Explain a purchasing, finance or staffing process you supported, including approvals, follow-up and the controls you observed. |
| Coordinating competing requests | Use a busy period to show how you organised meetings and administrative tasks, clarified deadlines and kept stakeholders informed. |
Example application structure for Administration Support Officer
Provide a resume and a cover letter expressing interest and suitability. We recommend a focused two-page letter unless the application form gives a different instruction. The outline below connects your administrative examples with the Governance and Strategy team’s work.
| Application section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Opening | Identify the role and explain your interest in supporting environmental governance and strategy. |
| Administrative example | Show how you handled records, documentation or a business process accurately and reliably. |
| Coordination and fit | Explain how you managed competing requests and conclude with the experience you would bring to this team. |
Before you submit
Check that the resume and letter agree on your responsibilities and systems experience. Confirm the location arrangements, inspect the online form for any file limits and submit before 11:55 pm on 29 October.
Return to the official vacancy for the final document and deadline check.
Help with your Administration Support Officer application
If you want help organising your own evidence and preparing the written documents, request application support from Team 3Thirty. Bring the vacancy and your current CV so the application can address the work you have actually done.