Complaints Officer

• Local Government
• Part-Time - 3 Days Per Week
• 3-Month Assignment

Local Government | Part-Time 3 days per week | 3-Month assignment | CBD-based

Your new company

Join a progressive and customer-focused organisation committed to delivering exceptional service experiences. This is an opportunity to play a key role in managing customer complaints, driving service improvements, and supporting positive customer outcomes within a collaborative and high-performing team.

Your new role

We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Complaints Officer to manage complex customer complaints and escalations, ensuring fair, timely and customer-focused resolutions. This flexible opportunity offers 3 days per week, with flexibility around the days worked, making it ideal for candidates seeking work-life balance while contributing to a high-performing customer experience team.

Key responsibilities include

• Managing and investigating complex customer complaints and enquiries.
• Acting as a central point of contact for escalated customer matters.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to achieve positive customer outcomes.
• Conducting investigations and internal reviews.
• Monitoring complaint timeframes and ensuring service standards are met.
• Analysing complaint trends and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Preparing reports and contributing to customer service improvement initiatives.
• Supporting the maintenance and effective use of CRM systems (Salesforce) and complaint management processes.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you will bring:

• Previous experience in complaints handling, investigations, customer advocacy, or complex case management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive matters and difficult conversations professionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience analysing information and producing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems, ideally Salesforce.
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• A current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on customer outcomes and service delivery.
• Diverse and challenging workload within a collaborative team environment.
• Supportive leadership and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to complex stakeholder management and investigation work.
• Flexible and inclusive workplace culture.

What you need to do now

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