Customer Service Officer
Customer Service Officer
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Job Description
The organisation
HousingFirst is an award-winning independent not-for-profit organisation leading the way in how community housing is designed financed built and managed. By developing innovative partnerships and investment opportunities HousingFirst creates beautiful homes for residents who pay rent within their means minimising financial stress and giving them opportunity to achieve a higher quality of life.
With 35 years of financial property development tenancy asset management and community development experience we are in an exciting growth phase with the significant planned expansion of our property portfolio.
The Position
Reporting to the Customer Service Coordinator the Customer Service Officer is a key member of a dynamic customer-focused team responsible for delivering exceptional service across multiple channels including phone email and front reception.
This role ensures enquiries from residents applicants and other stakeholders are resolved promptly and professionally supporting First Contact Resolution wherever possible.
Working collaboratively within a cohesive team environment the Customer Service Officer is a conduit helping create a positive solutions-focused experience for all customers.
During the training period for this role it will be full time in our St Kilda office transitioning to a hybrid role.
Responsibilities include:
Act as the first point of contact for residents applicants and internal and external stakeholders across multiple channels (including phone email and front reception)
Provide information advice and assistance to help resolve tenancy and facilities and maintenance issues in a professional and timely manner.
Provide a welcoming friendly helpful and professional front reception service to all residents applicants and visitors to the St Kilda Office.
Maintain adequate stationery and kitchen supplies for the organisation.
Maintain accurate data collection of information pertaining to service delivery across tenancy and maintenance enquiries
Provide regular reports to the Coordinator Customer Services on service activities and expenditure complex issues and opportunities for system and process improvement.
As our ideal candidate you will have:
Demonstrated experience in a customer service role ideally within a community housing property maintenance or related services sector or contact centre
Experience in working effectively and compassionately with people with sometimes complex needs and challenging behaviours.
Proven ability to operate digital tools and solutions to improve both customer and employee experience
Experience with database and/or CRM systems e.g. Zavanti.
Well-developed interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and to meet deadlines and tight timeframes.
A proactive approach to resolving issues.
Ability to work effectively with minimal direct supervision.
Desire to be part of a values driven and community focussed organisation.
Our workplace is characterised by the values of integrity respect inclusiveness collaboration and accountability. We offer attractive remuneration salary packaging and flexible working conditions.
To be considered for this opportunity you must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency Status. A National Police Check and Victorian Working with Childrens Check will also be required for the preferred candidate.
To apply please provide your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet these requirements by clicking on the Apply tab.
If you have any questions around the role please reach out to
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
