Customer Contact Officer - Part-Time

We are looking for Multiple Customer Contact Officers for a 12-month contract within State Government.

Are you a passionate, customer-centric professional who excels in high-pressure situations and can commit to working weekdays, evenings, and weekends in the south-east? Worked in retail, hospitality or a fast-paced contact centre? We want to hear from you!

Hours: Minimum 20 Hours per week (with potential for additional hours)

Type: Part-Time, Shift Work | Hybrid | On-site training with ongoing flexibility

Rate: $38.14 + Super | Shift worker penalty rates apply

Duration: 12 months contract

Training Requirements: Must be available for full-time hours, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, for in-person training across 4–6 weeks starting on 21st July 2025.



You will be responsible for:
  • Deliver exceptional customer service over the phone, responding to enquiries and providing additional support across email and website cases.
  • Log and prioritise jobs, ensuring timely dispatch to maintenance contractors.
  • Provide after-hours support to external business clients, including phone calls, alarm monitoring, escalation of alarms, and job dispatching.
  • Communicate promptly with customers impacted by water service interruptions, including emergency water shut-offs, to minimise the impact of service interruptions.
  • Demonstrate strong learning agility to cross-skill in customer account enquiries.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
  • High level of customer service and experience in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Intermediate computer skills and typing speed with high accuracy.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport and establish professional relationships.

Non-Negotiables:
  • Agility and flexibility to adjust to changing priorities.
  • High level of availability and willingness to work across varying shifts/hours.
  • Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
What you'll get in return:
  • Fantastic company culture
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Competitive hourly rate that is paid weekly
  • Experience working within a state government organisation
What you need to do now:
If you are confident in your experience, please click on the 'APPLY NOW' link to send your updated resume to Lauren Horne at Hays. Any queries, email Lauren.horne@hays.com.au. Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
VIC - Southern Melbourne
Specialism
Office Support
Pay
$38 + Super
Ref:
2936580
Closing date
31 Jul 2025

Talk to a consultant

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

Telephone: 0396049548