Customer Service Officer

3 weeks ago


Colac, Australia are-able Full time

Posted: 23/11/2023

Closing Date: 10/12/2023

**Job Type**: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Colac, 178 Murray Street

Job Category: Community Services and Development

**Who is are-able?**

For over three decades, we have been transforming lives in local communities by providing services and fostering connection as WDEA Works. We are embarking on an extraordinary journey, introducing a new identity, **_are-able, _**a new name with the same great support.

Are-able is built on the strong foundation established by WDEA Works and continues to provide a diverse range of services for the unique needs of individuals, businesses and communities. We continue our unwavering commitment to "do more for more people in more communities". Are-able is dedicated to breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes and creating an environment where every individual's abilities are recognised, valued and nurtured.

**Why choose to work with are-able?**

Are-able has been recognised as a Winner of The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice. We promote a positive team culture, underpinned by the values of respect, empathy integrity and innovation. We look for employees who have a genuine passion for those in need and can participate in our high-performing culture.

In return for your valued contribution, we offer:

- Ongoing training and professional development
- Family-friendly organisational culture with true work-life balance
- Attractive salary packaging
- Me Days - 4 additional leave days per year
- Gifted leave over the Christmas holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company-issued laptops and mobile phones
- Use of fleet cars - no need to use your own car or to pay tax on a company car

Are-able Colac provides Disability Employment Services (DES), Workforce Australia’s Transition to Work, Employability Skills Training (EST), employment services, the NDIS service of School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) and Training in First Aid.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys providing a welcoming and helpful first point of contact for employers and clients at reception and over the telephone, administrative and clerical support for Employment Consultants and other staff members.

It is both a challenging and highly rewarding work environment perfect for people who have come from a customer-focused sector and are looking for the stability of a full-time role with regular hours.

**About the Role**

As a **Customer Service Officer **your role is to deliver excellent customer service with the ability to relate and communicate easily with people from all walks of life. Our CSO's have strong computer, administration and time management skills and they are self-motivated and able to work independently and under limited direction when required.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
You will receive full training to help you gain all the knowledge and skills required to become a Customer Service Officer, however there are a few skills which great Customer Service Officer's possess:

- They are engaging and a people-person who have a knack for making others feel comfortable in their presence.
- They have solid administration skills, computer literate and have a strong attention to detail.
- They’re innovative in organising work including time-management, priority tasking and problem solving.
- They have great customer service skills and have a motivating personality to inspire participants to find work.
- They’re a team player, they take personal responsibility for their own work.
- They act with initiative and sound judgement and assists others to achieve desirable outcomes.

**The Feel-Good Parts**

If you’ve read this far, you already know that are-able is a community-focused not-for-profit organisation, but what does that mean?

At are-able, the organisation's profits return to the communities we serve. We give back through the are-able Foundation, donations and sponsorships, we genuinely believe in supporting our community. Since the beginning of the are-able Foundation in 2004, we have given back over $1 million to various groups.

Are-able is also a values-driven organisation, led by the following values:
**Integrity** - Our clients trust us. We owe them honesty and transparency. Every person who comes to are-able deserves to be treated fairly and objectively. We’re accountable for our actions, and we follow through.

**Respect** - Each person we work with is worthy and should be seen in a unique context. Diversity shows us new ways to build on a person’s strength.

**Empathy** - Everyone experiences life differently. Relating to each other helps us understand someone else’s perspective so we can create solutions for individuals. We’re accountable for our actions and we follow through.

**Innovation** - How can we make someone’s life better? Using new ideas can solve challenges of all sizes and levels. A little innovation might have a big impact for a client.

for more information contact Arron Grah



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