APS5 Complaints Officer |

Talent Corp; Newcastle; In loco; AUD 63.000 - 89.000; Tempo pieno

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Superannuation

Descrizione del lavoro

Talent International is recruiting for an APS5 Complaints Officer to work for a Federal Government client in Newcastle. This 6-month contract offers $55.24 per hour plus Super, with a 38-hour week (7.6 hours/day).

The role focuses on managing complaints, resolving complex enquiries and handling sensitive information in a structured, compliant environment. You will collaborate with public participants, internal teams and oversight bodies to resolve issues and address underlying causes,

Competenze

• Experience in customer-facing roles resolving issues and managing expectations.
• Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience handling sensitive information and following procedures.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, databases and communication tools.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation to support resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with empathy.
• Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in challenging situations.
• Positive attitude towards people with disability.

Mansioni

• Manage complaints, assess information, record details, resolve matters and make referrals.
• Handle escalated complaints within deadlines and communicate with participants.
• Maintain complaint records within PACE with accuracy.
• Support resolution of operational issues and contribute to branch objectives.
• Liaise with stakeholders to gather information and support coordinated responses.
• Prepare reports to support decision-making and compliance.

Conoscenze

Customer-facing

Organisational skills

Sensitive information handling

CRM proficiency

Legislation interpretation

Written & verbal communication

Resilience & adaptability

Disability awareness

Strumenti

CRM software

Database systems

Communication tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS5 Complaints Officer to work for one of our Federal Government clients at Newcastle. The position is a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension. The role pays $55.24 per hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

This opportunity suits an empathetic and resilient professional with experience managing complaints, resolving complex enquiries and handling sensitive information. You will work with members of the public, internal teams, external agencies and oversight bodies to resolve complaints and address underlying issues.

About the role

Depending on team allocation and operational priorities, your responsibilities may include:

Complaints Resolution Team

• Managing complaints, including assessing information, recording details, resolving matters and making referrals.
• Managing escalated complaints while meeting strict deadlines.
• Communicating with participants, authorised representatives and internal teams through professional outbound calls and quality written correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate and timely complaint records within PACE.
• Supporting the resolution of operational issues and contributing to branch objectives.

Participant Critical Incidents Team

• Monitoring, recording and maintaining accurate participant critical incident data in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assessing incident information, identifying risk factors and following appropriate escalation pathways to safeguard participants.
• Liaising with stakeholders to gather information and support coordinated responses.
• Preparing reports and documentation to support decision-making and compliance.
• Maintaining confidentiality and managing sensitive information in line with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Applying self-care and wellbeing strategies when working with potentially distressing information.

Responsibilities may change in line with operational priorities.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in customer-facing roles, including resolving issues, managing expectations and delivering quality service.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Experience handling sensitive information and following established procedures.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, databases and communication tools.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation to support complaint resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an empathetic approach to providing advice on moderately complex matters.
• Motivation, resilience and adaptability when managing challenging situations.
• A positive attitude towards people with disability and an understanding of the impact disability can have on individuals.