Hardship Consultant

As part of our Financial Wellbeing Assist Team, you’ll be the voice of support when customers need it most.
  • $39.20 /hour + Super
  • Temporary 6-month contract with potential for extension or permanency
  • Full-time 38 hours per week on a rotating roster (Monday – Friday, 8 am to 7pm)
  • Start date: 30th June 2025
  • Location: Docklands and in-office for the training, then 50% hybrid.
  • Must have full working rights in Australia, including the ability to work 38 hours per week.

Your new company

Are you ready to elevate your career and become part of a leading financial institution?

Embrace the new year with this exciting opportunity to join one of the ‘Big 4’ banks and propel your professional journey to new heights. With its head office located in Docklands, join a business that is committed to attracting and retaining the best, by offering a genuine career path into a world of opportunities.

Your new role

The primary role of a Customer Connect Associate is to assist vulnerable customers and make a difference. This includes assessing and actioning hardship requests received for relevant lending facilities. Duties include receiving on average 8-10 inbound calls from internal and external customers and initiating outbound calls to customers or their representatives. The main purpose of the Customer Connect Officer is to assist customers during periods of financial hardship and set in place arrangements to suit their needs in line with our Hardship Policy & Guidelines.

  • Communicating with customers who are in financial hardship and providing solutions
  • Managing customer enquiries with urgency while displaying empathy and resilience
  • Demonstrating professionalism and positivity to connect with your customers and ensure you are having meaningful conversations
  • Helping your customers through life to achieve their ambition back to financial health so they are confident and secure about their future.
  • Exercising a variety of methods such as negotiation and questioning skills, providing Hardship where appropriate

What you'll need to succeed

  • Excellent communication skills— clear, concise, with a professional phone manner, engaging conversational style, and a strong sense of empathy.
  • Previous experience in a contact centre or reception role is highly desirable, particularly within banking. Experience in telecommunications, retail, hospitality, or similar customer-facing industries is also valued — especially if you've handled complaints or worked under pressure.
  • Strong ability to navigate systems and absorb theory-based training effectively.
  • Receptive to feedback and proactive in seeking personal and professional development opportunities.
  • Resilient and composed, able to manage difficult conversations professionally and move forward without taking interactions personally.
  • Customer-focused, with a genuine desire to help and educate customers, creating a positive and memorable experience.
  • Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to following processes accurately and maintaining high standards of quality.

What you'll get in return

  • Fast-paced and supportive work environment
  • 9 weeks of training and upskilling opportunities
  • If you perform well, there is potential for a permanent position and opportunities to grow your career within a leading Big Four bank.
  • Regular team meetings to celebrate success and highlight achievements
  • Opportunities for career progression within the team and across the bank
  • ‘Future Me’ program focusing on career development.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to howard.richards@hays.com.au, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Banking & Financial Services
Location
VIC - Melbourne CBD
Specialism
Banking
Ref:
2934319
Closing date
4 Jun 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Howard Richards, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
Level 21, 360 Collins Street

Telephone: 0390952254

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