Stuck with what to write for a cover letter. My tip? Make it punchy and personal. The HR manager reads so many super professional (and super boring) cover letters that you need something that stands out. Need some cover letter examples? Here you go:
Example Cover Letter One
4 February 2025
Hiring Manager Emu Gully Adventure Education Group Toowoomba, QLD
Dear Leadership Team,
When I spotted your ad for an Administration Officer at Emu Gully, I nearly spilled my morning coffee. Here was a role that combines my passion for youth development with my knack for keeping things running smoother than a well-oiled ute.
Your mission to shape great Australians through outdoor education and the Anzac spirit resonates deeply with me. My grandfather served in Vietnam, and his stories about mateship and resilience have shaped my approach to both work and life. I reckon these values are more important than ever for today's young people.
In my current role at Darling Downs Health, I've mastered the art of juggling multiple priorities without dropping the ball. Last year, I overhauled our booking system while managing a team of four through the busiest flu season we'd seen in years. We not only survived but thrived, cutting wait times by 40% and turning complaint calls into thank-you notes.
Your requirement for someone with a growth mindset and ability to develop positive rapport hits the nail on the head of what I do best. At Bush Heritage Australia, I created a communication system that got everyone from field officers to executives speaking the same language. We called it the "No Dramas" approach - simple, effective, and very Australian.
I bring to the table:
A current Blue Card and spotless driving record
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams and SharePoint
Experience in venue management software (quick learner for your specific system)
A track record of turning administrative chaos into clockwork
An optimistic outlook that's survived everything from system crashes to snake encounters in the office (true story)
The part about responding to challenges with conscious optimism made me smile. Last week, when our entire booking system went down, I had the team running on a manual system within 15 minutes. We even turned it into a competition to see who could process requests the fastest - kept morale high and clients happy.
What really excites me about Emu Gully is the chance to contribute to something bigger than paperwork and processes. The idea of being part of an organisation that builds character through challenge and shared experience - well, that's the kind of purpose that gets you bouncing out of bed on Monday morning.
I'm keen as mustard to discuss how my skills and experience could help Emu Gully create those 'best camp ever' experiences. I'm available at your convenience and can start faster than a joey into its mum's pouch.
Looking forward to your response,
Sarah Smith
P.S. Yes to all your questions - I hold a current Blue Card, am eligible to work in Australia, and have a full driver's licence. And I've never met a booking system I couldn't master.
Cover Letter Example Two
4 February 2025
Hiring Manager Termi Home and Commercial Toowoomba, QLD
Hi There,
You need someone to run a tight ship at reception while keeping your clients happy. I'm your person. I've spent the last three years managing front-of-house for Darling Downs Health, where a quiet day means juggling 200+ calls, coordinating 15 staff movements, and keeping the paperwork flowing. When our new booking system arrived with more bugs than a summer BBQ, I created a manual workaround that kept us running for two weeks without a single missed appointment.
Your job caught my eye because it matches my strengths:
I speak builder. After coordinating with tradies at Bush Heritage Australia, I can translate technical requirements into clear action items
I run stock control like a well-oiled machine. I cut waste by 30% in my last role
I've the Microsoft Office suite down pat, and I'm a quick study with new systems like Formitize
My filing system is so logical; even the temps can find everything first go
The satisfaction of running a smooth operation keeps me going. Last month, I reorganised our vehicle maintenance schedule, saving us $5K annually and cutting downtime by 40%.
You mentioned Xero experience would be handy. While I haven't used it directly, I picked up MYOB in two days and had our accounts team asking me for shortcuts by week's end.
To answer your questions straight up:
I'm a permanent resident with full work rights
Eight years in admin roles, including reception
Expert in all Microsoft Office products
Ready to start with one week's notice
Salary expectations align with your $60-65K range
I'd love to chat about how I can help keep your operation running smoothly. I'm available any time next week.
Cheers,
Sarah Smith
P.S. I make a ripper cuppa, and I've never met a filing system I couldn't tame.
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