Customer Service Officer

Public Sector People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector People are partnering with a local government organisation to recruit for a Customer Support Officer in Sydney, NSW. The role is a 3-month contract with an immediate start and an hourly pay rate of 40–45 AUD plus super.

You will handle high volumes of inbound calls, respond to enquiries about council services, and log requests in council systems, providing accurate information and escalating complex issues as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a customer service role within local government or politically sensitive contexts.
• Experience with TechOne, Content Manager/TRIM, Authority or Pathway is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Handle high volumes of inbound calls from residents and the general public.
• Respond to enquiries regarding council services, rates, waste collection, parking and facilities.
• Log and update customer requests, complaints and service enquiries in systems.
• Provide accurate information and resolve enquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Escalate complex issues to relevant council departments.

Skills

Customer service

Local government experience

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

TechOne

Content Manager

TRIM

Authority

Pathway

Job description

Public Sector People are partnering with a local government organisation to recruit for an Customer Support Officer.

Contract: 3 months | Immediate Start

Hourly Pay Rate: $40 - $45 p/h + Super

Responsibilities

• Handling high volumes of inbound calls from residents and the general public.
• Responding to enquiries regarding council services, rates, waste collection, parking and community facilities.
• Logging and updating customer requests, complaints and service enquiries in council systems.
• Providing accurate information and resolving customer enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Escalating complex enquiries or issues to the relevant council departments for further assistance.

Essential

• 2+ years experience in an customer service support role within local government or working in a politically sensitive environment
• Previous experience with TechOne, Content Manager/TRIM, Authority or Pathway highly regarded

Public Sector People is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is supportive and empowering for all.

We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply.