Administration and business support is one of the most consistently in-demand employment categories in Australia. SEEK data consistently shows office administration, executive assistant, and administration manager roles among the top 20 most-advertised occupations nationally.
Format and length
| Element | Standard |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 pages for most admin professionals. 1 page for entry-level or junior roles. |
| Layout | Single column — ATS-safe |
| Photo | Do not include |
What AU admin employers look for
Based on SEEK AU vacancy analysis and Robert Half Australia's 2026 Business Support Salary Guide:
- Microsoft Office Suite: Specify your level honestly — "Advanced Excel" means pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data modelling in AU hiring contexts
- Calendar and inbox management: At EA/PA level — experience managing complex C-suite diaries across time zones
- Document management: SharePoint, M365, Google Workspace, TRIM/HPE Records Manager (government)
- Communication skills: Professional correspondence, stakeholder liaison, minute-taking
- Accuracy: Evidenced through error rates, audit outcomes, or process improvements — not just claimed
Professional summary
"Executive Assistant with 9 years supporting C-suite leaders in ASX-listed financial services. Expert at managing complex multi-timezone diaries, coordinating board papers, and leading office moves — most recently a 220-person Sydney CBD office relocation completed on time and $18k under budget."
Achievement bullet examples
- Reduced invoice processing cycle from 14 days to 4 days by redesigning the AP workflow in SharePoint
- Managed $420k annual office supplies and facilities budget with zero overspend across 3 consecutive financial years
- Supported a 12-person executive team across 4 time zones, managing 280+ diary entries monthly with zero scheduling conflicts
- Designed digital document management system adopted by 85 staff, reducing document retrieval time by 65%
AU admin salary context
| Role | Salary range (AU$) |
|---|---|
| Receptionist / Admin Assistant | $52,000–$65,000 |
| Administration Officer | $60,000–$75,000 |
| Executive Assistant | $80,000–$110,000 |
| Office Manager | $75,000–$100,000 |
| Senior EA / PA to CEO | $100,000–$130,000 |
Sources: Robert Half Australia Business Support Salary Guide 2026; Hays Australia Salary Guide FY26/27; SEEK AU salary data (July 2026)
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