Re: Electronic Collections Officer
Dear Nathan,
I am writing to apply for the Electronic Collections Officer position recently advertised on the Victorian
Government careers website as I believe I have the skills, qualities, and motivation to perform the duties involved.
I have worked across various levels of government in a number of capacities since completing VC E in 2008
(including my current position as Facilities and Administration Officer at Ibac), and would very much like to
continue my tenure at Ibac in a more operationally focused role which fully utilises my analytical and
technologically focused skill sets.
In every role I have undertaken I have been required to maintain a friendly and functional rapport with various
stakeholders both internal and external, in order to create a dynamic of built on trust and support which my
service delivery has so heavily relied upon. Solid planning and prioritisation skills are essential components of my
success in current and previous roles, as is a firm grasp of organisational goals and structure in regards to meeting
the expectations placed on the performance of my duties. In all positions, I have taken pride in my service delivery
and find exceeding the expectations of others to be a rewarding challenge.
Teamwork has been at the precipice of my employment experience to date, working in teams as small as two
people, to teams consisting of over 40 staff members; strong relationships and a solid working rhythm are key to
the provision of the service and outcomes being targeted. I value the professional relationships I currently
maintain with existing Electronic Collections Unit (ECU) staff members (as well as the organization at large) and
feel compelled by the prospect of working toward their operational goals alongside them.
I have extremely well developed written and oral communication skills, placing in the ninety ninth percentile of
participants across various instances of standardized English testing I have undertaken. My typing is accurate and
efficient and I have a personal background in both web design and application development across various
languages/APIs (as well as IT more generally from a very young age). I am currently undertaking a tertiary
epistemology unit in an effort to refresh my analytical and critical thinking abilities.
I demonstrate a commitment to my duties and my employer through my willingness to accommodate staffing
demands, time restrictions on internal and external stakeholders, and any other ad-hoc requirements against my
own schedule.
I am a firm advocate of accountable governance which is reflected in the strong expectations I place on my own
behavior, operating from a strong ethical platform in line with Ibac’s values ensures that I maintain the trust,
respect and support of staff and stakeholders to enable an efficient and functional workplace. In all positions I
have been required to manage my time wisely. Ensuring that routine tasks and individual projects are completed
effectively and to a deadline. I am always happy to contribute my ideas to assist other people/divisions in reaching
desired outcomes and effective occupational practices.
I am keen to discuss this position further with you at interview.
Yours faithfully,
Oscar Harris