Join Our Team as a Customer Service Officer! (Temporary 6-months until January 2026)
Do you have a passion for helping others and want to positively impact where you live? There's never been a more exciting time to join council's Customer Experience team for a six-month secondment opportunity as we embark on shaping Council's reputation for excellence in customer service and delivery and support improvements across the end-to-end lifecycle of products and services.

Location: Mackay, Queensland
Department: Corporate Services
Program: Customer Experience
Classification: Level 3 (Stream A)

About the Role:

As a Customer Service Officer, you'll be instrumental in ensuring that every interaction leaves a positive impression. You'll provide top-notch service across various customer contact channels, from phone, face-to-face and online. Your role will be dynamic, engaging, and incredibly rewarding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Assistance: Provide accurate and timely advice, information, and assistance to customers.
• Administrative Tasks: Handle cash transactions, process applications, lodge customer requests and manage correspondence.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, contributing to a positive and supportive work environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Help us improve our services by providing feedback and suggestions.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualifications: A background in Business, Business Administration, or a related field. A Diploma is preferred, but relevant experience is also valued.
• Experience: Proven experience in a customer service role and or call centre experience would be an advantage.??
• Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, strong problem-solving abilities, and a knack for using various business and information management systems.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Difference: Join our friendly team that helps our community thrive.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with opportunities for further training and development.
• Team Spirit: Join a supportive and dynamic team that values your contributions.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to bring your enthusiasm and customer service skills to our team, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a key player in our Customer Experience program.

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Base annual salary of $ 82,413.96
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with a 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs forcareer development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Applications Close: 24 July 2025

Having troubles submitting your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).