Customer Service and Education Officer

About Us The Portable Long Service Authority (the Authority) is a self-funded statutory body established to administer the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018. The Act, together with the Long Service Benefits Portability Regulations 2020 provide a Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. The Authority plays an important role in allowing workers in the community services, contract cleaning and security industries to build up long service benefits based on time in their industry rather than with a single employer. We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that celebrates achievements and allows everyone to contribute to our success. About The Role The Customer Service and Education Officers will work as part of a collaborative team to contact and register employers under the scheme, maintain a register of employers and workers, and provide customer service and education about the benefits and responsibilities of the portable long service scheme. You will provide a mix of phone and email support to customers, assist in daily tasks and project work as required, and contribute to long term priorities to meet operational deadlines. As part of our Operations team, our Customer Service and Education Officers are supported by Senior Officers and Team Leaders to develop within our team and to grow your skills professionally, with extensive training provided to incoming team members. About You As the Customer Service and Education Officer, you will possess: Demonstrated ability to quickly learn, accurately apply and adhere to regulations, established processes and guidelines.Excellent customer service skills, with strong, clear oral and written communication skills.The ability to foster productive working relationships with stakeholders, customers and team members.Proven organisational skills, including the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and an ability to determine priorities and to meet deadlines in pressure situations.The ability to uphold and work towards our values of Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights Why work at the Authority Located in the heart of Bendigo, where you can enjoy a modern and collaborative working environment with open plan workspaces, fully equipped meeting rooms, and state-of-the-art facilitiesWe value work-life balance and offer hybrid working options, including two days of work from home per weekYou can benefit from above award wages and annual salary increases under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise AgreementGenerous leave entitlements, along with paid study leave, paid parental leave, purchased leave and moreLearning and development opportunities, annual performance plans, public sector networking, along with on the job learning and developmentYour well-being is important to us, which is why we offer a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, as well as other health and well-being initiatives How To Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (Max. 1 page). Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ, people with disability, as diversity and inclusion drives our success.

Location: Kennington, AU

Posted Date: 5/3/2025