Cessnock, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
About the Opportunity
Are you a confident and friendly customer service professional who enjoys helping people and making a great first impression? If so, we'd love you to join our dedicated Customer Relations team in a part-time capacity, working 3 days per week.
As a Customer Relations Officer, you'll be the first point of contact for our community, delivering high-quality service at the front counter and over the phone. This important role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to listen and understand people's needs, and the confidence to provide clear, accurate information in a timely and professional manner.
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Remuneration
$65,871 - $76,272 per annum plus superannuation
The Benefits
Part time - 3 days per week
Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements
14% superannuation
Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
Paid Parental Leave
Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
Free flu vaccination program
Free parking on-site
Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley
About You
To be successful in this role, you need a Certificate III in Customer Service, Office Administration or a related field, along with demonstrated experience in a high volume customer service environment. Strong communication skills and a commitment to exceptional service are essential, as is the ability to multitask and resolve issues effectively.
What's Next?
We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume.
Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit ourHow to applypage.
Pre-Employment Screening
Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.
About Us
At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.
We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.
There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please a confidential discussion.
Applications Close: Thursday 19 February :30pm
Who to Contact: Merleah Scroggy, Team Leader Customer Relations on
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.
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