Customer Service Officer

Environmental Health Australia Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Care & cultural leave

Flexible working

City centre office

Leadership development program

Education reimbursement

External courses & conferences

Long service awards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

City of Sydney is recruiting experienced Customer Service Officers for our Contact Centre, handling inbound calls, chat and emails and delivering high-quality service to the community. The roles include comprehensive induction, ongoing coaching, and a supportive environment.

As a permanent position, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on customer care, KPI-driven performance, and flexible working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in contact/call centre roles with a focus on service excellence.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, understanding of customer needs, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills, with experience in efficient data entry and system navigation.
• Familiarity with working in a contact centre environment and understanding of KPI-focused performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound calls, chat and emails from customers.
• Provide high quality, friendly, accurate and efficient service.
• Be knowledgeable about council functions and services and assist across all aspects of council.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Data entry

Problem solving

KPI awareness

Tools

CRM software

Data entry systems

Job description

Customer Service/Customer Service/People Performance & Technology

Full Time/Permanent opportunity - Multiple positions available

About the role

We are seeking experienced Customer Service Officers to join our Contact Centre team responding primarily to inbound calls, chat and emails from our community.

Customer Service Officers are the first point of contact for customer enquiries and requests, providing high quality, friendly, accurate and efficient service. Our Customer Service Officers are very knowledgeable about the functions and services of council providing assistance across all aspects of council.

To be successful, you will have:

• previous experience in contact/call centre roles with a focus on service excellence
• ability to demonstrate patience, understanding of customer needs, and strong problem-solving skills
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• proficiency in computer skills, with experience in efficient data entry and system navigation
• familiarity with working in a contact centre environment and understanding of KPI-focused performance expectations

A comprehensive induction and training program will be provided and you will receive ongoing coaching and mentoring in a supportive and progressive environment. Join us and be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional customer service!

Please note these are permanent positions and only candidates who are Australian citizens or permanent residents with full working rights will be considered.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.
• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network

Applications must be submitted online by11:59pm, Thursday 1 October 2027.

For more information, contact Lisa Mahy, Contact Centre and Visitor Services Manager on 02 9246 7583.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at [e-mail] or 02 9265 9333.

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

The City of Sydney acknowledges the Gadigal of the Eora nation as the Traditional Custodians of our local area