Customer Experience Officer - Casual

Penrith City Council; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Supportive team

Comprehensive training

Local government experience

Competitive hourly rate + super + cas.

Job summary

Penrith City Council is seeking Casual Customer Experience Officers to join our busy front counter, customer contact centre and online channels. You will handle inbound calls, respond to digital enquiries and process service requests with a focus on friendly, professional service.

This casual role offers flexible hours, competitive hourly rates from 44.92 to 52.00 AUD plus 12% super and 25% casual loading, plus training and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with tech-savviness.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound calls and customer enquiries.
• Respond via online/digital channels.
• Process requests and service enquiries.
• Deliver professional, timely customer service.
• Work in a fast-paced contact centre environment.

Skills

multitask

tech-savvy

Job description

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 20/09/2026

Customer Experience is the face of Penrith City Council. We are the first point of contact for all customers and residents. We manage enquiries through our front counter, customer contact centre and online channels. Our team prides itself on being vibrant, friendly, helpful, and professional. We offer an efficient and a consistently high standard of service to our valued customers, while also seeking creative solutions to ensure customer satisfaction and engagement.

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer you

• Competitive hourly rate of $44.92 - $52.00 per hour, plus 12% Superannuation and 25% casual loading
• Flexible casual employment opportunities to fit around your lifestyle and commitments
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in local government customer service

We are currently seeking Casual Customer Experience Officers to join our team. These positions may be well suited to:

• Parents and carers with school-aged children
• Individuals looking to reduce their working hours while remaining active in the workforce
• University students seeking flexible work opportunities

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team that delivers exceptional service to our community while enjoying flexible work arrangements and competitive benefits.

• Handle inbound calls and customer enquiries
• Respond via online/digital channels
• Process requests, and service enquiries
• Deliver professional, timely customer service
• Work in a fast-paced contact centre environment

What are we looking for?

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Tech-savvy with strong attention to detail

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

Applicants shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre on14 October at the Penrith City Council Civic Centre.

The Assessment Centre will provide an opportunity for candidates to learn more about the role, demonstrate their skills, and meet members of our Customer Experience team. We look forward to meeting you and sharing more about what it's like to be part of Penrith City Council.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.