Administration Cover Letter Template
An Australian cover letter template for office administration roles — admin assistant, reception and data entry.
See the cover letter →Administration Resume Template (Australia)
For office roles such as administration assistant, office administrator, receptionist or data entry — entry-level to experienced.
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Priya Sharma
04xx xxx xxx | priya.sharma@example.com | Adelaide, SA
Professional Summary
Organised and detail-focused administration assistant seeking an office support role. Confident with Microsoft Office, scheduling, data entry and reception duties, with strong written and phone communication. Reliable, discreet with confidential information, and able to juggle competing priorities to deadline.
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Data entry with speed and accuracy
- Diary, calendar and meeting scheduling
- Reception and professional phone manner
- Filing, records and document control
- Stakeholder and customer communication
- Time management and prioritisation
- Discretion with confidential information
Education
Certificate III in Business Administration2024
TAFE example, SA
Completed.
Higher School Certificate (Year 12)2022
Secondary school example, SA
Completed.
Work Experience
Administration AssistantFeb 2024 – Present
XXXX Services, Adelaide, SA
- Managed reception, answered calls and directed enquiries professionally
- Maintained calendars, booked meetings and prepared documents
- Entered and checked data, kept records accurate and up to date
Office Junior (Work Placement)2023 – 2023
XXXX Company, Adelaide, SA
- Supported the admin team with filing, scanning and data entry
- Learned office systems and professional email and phone etiquette
Licences & Certifications
- Driver's licence (Full)
- First Aid certificate (HLTAID011)
Referees
Referees available on request.
Next steps
Once your resume is ready
Pair it with a cover letter, then apply and follow up with confidence.
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Open the tool →How to Write an Administration Resume
The office and software skills to highlight, how to structure it, and how to quantify your work.
Read the guide →Resume Checklist
Run through this before you send your resume — the basics, tailoring, Australian conventions and a final check.
Open the checklist →Frequently asked questions
What skills should an administration resume have?
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), data entry and accuracy, scheduling and diary management, reception and phone manner, filing and records, and strong written communication. Add reliability, discretion and time management.
How do I write an admin resume with little experience?
Lead with your Certificate or studies and your software skills, then draw on placements, casual work or volunteering that shows organisation, communication and attention to detail. Keep it to one page.
Should I list software on an admin resume?
Yes — list the programs you can use (Word, Excel, Outlook, and any booking or CRM systems). Software proficiency is one of the first things employers look for in admin roles.
This template is a free, general formatting guide for Australian job seekers. JobCall provides communication templates only and is not career counselling, recruitment or legal advice. Please adapt the wording and details to your own circumstances.