Customer Service Officer (Parental Leave)
AU
About the Company
Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) provides quality water and wastewater services to 54 towns in North Central Victoria. Our purpose is to support healthy and prosperous communities.
We are seeking a Customer Service Officer to join our Retail Customers and Billing Department on a fixed term basis to cover parental leave. This a great opportunity to be part of a team that prides itself on delivering an exceptional service experience to our community.
This fixed term parental leave opportunity is ideal for someone looking to gain experience within a community focused organisation while contributing meaningful work within a supportive team.
About your new role...
In this fixed term role, you will provide front line support to our customers across billing, tenancy, property and debt services, playing an important part in maintaining customer satisfaction and strong community relationships during the parental leave period.
As the first point of contact for our customers, you will:
- Respond to enquiries via multiple channels
- Resolve issues in a timely and professional manner
- Provide clear information and guidance on water and wastewater services
Based in our busy contact centre at the Administration Centre on Fryers Street in the heart of Shepparton’s CBD hub, you’ll work within a knowledgeable, supportive and collaborative customer service team – an ideal environment to learn contribute and make a meaningful impact during the contract period.
About you...
We're looking for someone with:
- Experience in a customer facing or administrative role (minimum 3 years preferred)
- Certificate 3 or above in Business or similar (or willingness to undertake supported study)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet performance standards in a high volume or transaction processing
- Knowledge of Customer Service principles and practices
- Confidence using computer-based systems including Microsoft Office
- Strong organisational, self-management and problem-solving skills.
- A positive attitude, empathy and genuine passion for helping others
- A strong commitment to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Please note all applicants must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident or a visa permitting you to work in Australia and hold a current driver's licence.
Where you'll be working...
Don't take our word for the amazing liveability/lifestyle benefits of the regions we service, check out these sites to learn about where you could work and play; Greater Shepparton region, Go Seymour, Go Nagambie, Strathbogie and Destination Cobram.
What you'll get...
You will have the opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive organisation with strong ties to our regional community.
- Classification GVW2: $58,500 - $78,532 + super (salary starting point is dependent upon relevant qualifications, skills, and experience)
- A Full-Time – Fixed term (10 months) position
- Shepparton based - regional lifestyle benefits.
- 12 Rostered Day’s Off (RDO’s) per year
- Play a key public facing role, supporting our customers.
- Opportunity to make a difference to the team and wider organisation and contribute to the ongoing liveability and prosperity of the region you live in
- An organisation committed to OHS and safe working practices and the wellbeing of its staff including flu vaccinations, skin checks, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Strong leadership team
- Encouragement and support to pursue professional growth and development opportunities.
- Annual performance reviews that encourage, recognise and reward performance.
- Supportive team culture
- Flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace
Interested?
Please apply via our online portal, clicking the blue "apply" button below
*Please note, when you click the apply button you will be taken to the online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment related questions. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and address key selection criteria when prompted
Goulburn Valley Water is an equal opportunity employer valuing all people, diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
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