Help Desk Team Leader - Southport, Gold Coast
Location: Southport, QLD
Company: BGIS, Healthcare Aligned client
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time, On-Site
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About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, collaboration, and service excellence.
Purpose of the Role
BGIS is seeking an experienced Help Desk Team Leader to lead and support the onsite customer service team at a large healthcare precinct in Southport. Reporting to the Account Manager, you will play a key coordination role in ensuring smooth workflow, high-quality customer support, and strong relationships between BGIS, our service providers, and the onsite account team.
This role is well suited to someone who is calm, empathetic, organised and solutions-focused, with a natural ability to support others, manage competing priorities, and navigate complex environments with patience and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support the onsite help desk team, including coaching and day-to-day guidance
- Act as the primary escalation point for Customer Service Officers and the onsite account team
- Oversee help desk processes, workflow, and response times to ensure service standards are met
- Manage incoming calls, work orders, and data entry using the CMMS
- Work closely with Facilities Managers, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently
- Prepare reports, monitor trends, and suggest process improvements
- Ensure compliance with BGIS systems, safety policies, and contractual requirements
Education, Experience & Skills
Essential:
- Demonstrated experience in a call centre, operations centre, or help desk environment
- Previous experience leading or supporting a small team
- Strong communication skills, professional phone manner, and attention to detail
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CMMS systems
- Ability to prioritise work, stay composed under pressure, and use sound judgement in grey areas
Desirable:
- Certificate IV in Customer Service
- Experience in Facilities Management, healthcare, or trade dispatching
Workplace Flexibility
This role is based onsite full-time 40 hours per week at our Client's Site in Southport, conveniently located near public transport.
Why Join BGIS?
Key Benefits Include:
✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
✔ Endorsed by Work180 as an employer of choice for women
✔ Health perks including EAP, wellness programs & flu vaccinations
✔ Career progression through secondments & internal mobility
✔ 2 paid volunteer days annually
✔ Leadership development programs
✔ Service recognition awards
✔ Work180 Gender Sourcing Accreditation
BGIS employs over 12,000 people worldwide and manages more than 50,000 facilities, including critical environments such as hospitals and data centres. We are proud of our strong commitment to diversity, safety, and sustainability.
How to Apply
If you are a supportive, organised and customer-focused professional looking to step into a team leadership role, we would love to hear from you.
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. A police check will be required.
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