Introduction
National Parks and Wildlife Service needs practical administrative support for its Wollongong operations. This temporary role runs to 30 April 2027 and covers records, financial administration, meetings, enquiries, procurement and other business support.
Planning how to apply for Administrative Support Officer begins with a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability. Choose examples that show the quality of your everyday administration and your ability to respond when a team’s priorities change.
The work may include support during fires or search-and-rescue activity. You can demonstrate relevant judgement through other busy operational settings: explain how you confirmed urgent needs, maintained reliable records and kept routine work from being overlooked.
View the official job ad and keep its application instructions open while you plan.
Administrative Support Officer role snapshot
| Role | Administrative Support Officer |
| Organisation | NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service |
| Location | Wollongong |
| Employment | Temporary full time, 35 hours per week, until 30 April 2027; possible extension or ongoing appointment |
| Salary or remuneration | $87,199–$95,482 plus employer superannuation contributions |
| Job ID | 605801 |
| Closing date | 2 November 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 Administrative Support Officer
- Resume
- Cover letter expressing 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. Include a relevant example of adapting administrative support when operational priorities changed.
Role conditions and qualifications
- Valid Australian work rights for the temporary appointment; Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence is required for any ongoing appointment
Candidate evidence for Administrative Support Officer
Park operations in Wollongong need records, finance, meetings and customer enquiries handled reliably. This NPWS officer also supports procurement and human resources administration, with possible involvement in incident management during fires or search-and-rescue activity. The temporary appointment runs until 30 April 2027, with possible extension or ongoing appointment. The evidence areas below help you choose examples for that work.
| Requirement or evidence area | How to demonstrate it |
|---|---|
| Records and systems | Describe how you used office and records systems to maintain accurate information and support reporting. |
| Financial and procurement processes | Explain your role in purchasing, receipting, payments or contract administration and the checks you performed. |
| Adaptable operational support | Show how you responded to changing priorities while communicating clearly and keeping important tasks on track. |
Example application structure for Administrative Support Officer
Provide a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability. We recommend a focused two-page letter unless the application form specifies another limit. The outline below connects accurate business support with changing operational priorities.
| Application section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Interest and fit | Connect your administrative background with the needs of the Wollongong team. |
| Accurate business support | Explain a records, finance or procurement example with your checks and the result. |
| Changing priorities | Describe a demanding period and how you organised work, communicated and followed through. |
Before you submit
Confirm the temporary dates and work-rights requirements. Check the form for file limits and ensure the examples show your own actions in administration and customer service.
Return to the official vacancy for the final document and deadline check.
Help with your Administrative 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.