Case Manager - Yarra Valley Water

Yarra Valley Water; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 94.000 - 101.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible hybrid work

On-site parking and Mitcham office

16 weeks parental leave

15 days personal leave

5 days reproductive leave

Hybrid playbook

Descripción de la vacante

Yarra Valley Water Corporation in Melbourne is seeking a Case Manager for a 12-month maximum-term contract on a full-time, hybrid basis. You will investigate and resolve customer enquiries and complaints relating to water and sewer infrastructure, applying the Investigation Framework and Fair Outcomes Framework to deliver timely, fair outcomes.

This autonomous role emphasizes communication, negotiation and relationship-building with customers, contractors and internal teams.

Formación

• Experience in customer-facing, complaints resolution, case management or dispute resolution environments.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to assess multiple sources of information, prioritise competing deadlines and make balanced, evidence-based decisions.
• Ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with customers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, demonstrate empathy and deliver positive customer experiences.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to identify underlying issues and work towards fair and sustainable outcomes.
• Confident working in a dynamic environment, taking ownership of work and adapting priorities as circumstances change.
• Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated resilience and professionalism when managing challenging situations and complex customer matters.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate and resolve customer enquiries and complaints in accordance with Case Management Principles and Procedures, the Investigation Framework, Fair Outcomes Framework and agreed service standards
• Prepare clear, accurate and concise reports on completed works investigation and service faults
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, key suppliers and partners to deliver positive customer outcomes.
• Collaborate with contractors and key internal stakeholders to identify complaint trends, investigate root causes and recommend and implement improvements.
• Provide administrative and claims management support as required to ensure the efficient delivery of teams objectives and customer service outcomes

Conocimientos

Customer-facing

Case management

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Written communication

Negotiation

Adaptability

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

12-Month Maximum-Term Contract, Full-Time Opportunity

True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham office

$93,958.80 - $100,657.44 per annum plus 12% superannuation

About Us

We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.

Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.

We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.

The Role

As a case manager, you will investigate and resolve customer enquiries and complaints relating to water and sewer infrastructure, ensuring fair, balanced and timely outcomes for customers and community. Using the Yarra Valley Water Investigation Framework and Fair Outcomes Framework, you’ll take ownership of cases from initial enquiry through to resolution while meeting service and performance standards.

This is an empowering and autonomous role where you’ll use communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills to navigate challenging situations, manage competing priorities and build strong relationships with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders.

Working collaboratively across the business, you’ll identify underlying issues, investigate root causes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the customer experience and support Yarra Valley Water’s strategic goals.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve customer enquiries and complaints in accordance with Case Management Principles and Procedures, the Investigation Framework, Fair Outcomes Framework and agreed service standards
• Prepare clear, accurate and concise reports on completed works investigation and service faults
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, key suppliers and partners to deliver positive customer outcomes.
• Collaborate with contractors and key internal stakeholders to identify complaint trends, investigate root causes and recommend and implement improvements.
• Provide administrative and claims management support as required to ensure the efficient delivery of teams objectives and customer service outcomes

What we’re Looking for

• Experience in customer-facing, complaints resolution, case management or dispute resolution environments
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to assess multiple sources of information, prioritise competing deadlines and make balanced, evidence-based decisions
• Ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with customers, contractors and other stakeholders
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, demonstrate empathy and deliver positive customer experiences.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to identify underlying issues and work towards fair and sustainable outcomes
• Confident working in a dynamic environment, taking ownership of work and adapting priorities as circumstances change
• Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely
• Demonstrated resilience and professionalism when managing challenging situations and complex customer matters.

Why Yarra Valley Water?

We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.

$93,958.80 - $100,657.44 per annum plus 12% superannuation

• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, illness, wellbeing and mental health needs.
• 5 days paid reproductive leave which can be used for experiencing symptoms or undergoing procedures associated with issues such as menopause, menstruation, endometriosis, PCOS, prostate health, or IVF.
• Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave.
• To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook

Did you Know?

Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.