Member Services Consultant

**Overview**

You will be the first point of Member contact for a range of superannuation and retirement inquiries, including technical support and fund product information in a professional and customer focused manner. The role requires you to explore the needs of members beyond their initial enquiry, with the aim of offering products and services to add further value to member’s superannuation and retirement accounts. This may also entail generating referrals to other areas of our business

**Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities**

Strategic Focus
- Deliver high quality customer service on inbound and outbound calls
- Provide efficient and effective query resolution by anticipating member needs and taking ownership for first call resolution to ensure an outstanding member experience
- Identify opportunities with callers to provide information regarding “Value Add” services without providing financial advice.
- Achievement of all Key Performance Indicators and internal Service Level agreements
- Participate in formal and informal team based training
- Demonstrate willingness to increase your Superannuation knowledge including funds and administration functions

Operational Management
- Demonstrate flexibility to alter shifts to meet operational demands
- Positive participation in the team and team meetings to discuss and share ideas and achievement of team goals
- Positive representation of Link Group by living the Link Group Core Values
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to independent learning

People Leadership
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to independent learning
- Support peers and colleagues in delivering results, working closely with colleagues within the Contact Centre and the broader Link Group
- Be committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles, Occupational Health & Safety Act and Anti-Discrimination Act principles.

Governance & Risk
- Work with Technical specialists and Team Leader to improve personal capability to increase skills via delegated responsibilities/projects and to make recommendations for process improvements or best practice initiatives.
- Adhere to all legislative requirements required for the role
- Comply with company Privacy and Financial advice policy and procedures

**Experience & Personal Attributes**
- Computer literate and strong keyboard skills (Excel, Word)
- Proven track record of delivering results/KPIs ie average handle time, quality, adherence, referrals, cross-selling
- Demonstrates professionalism and a strong customer service ethic
- Excellent telephone and verbal communication skills and a pleasant phone manner
- A genuine passion for customer service
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain set target levels
- Openness to feedback and willingness to develop professionally
- Excellent problem solving ability
- Experience working in a successful team environment
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Previous experience in a Contact Centre or a similar role specialising in complex products/services
- A desire to work in the superannuation industry

Desirable
- ASFA qualification or equivalent very well regarded
- Experience in financial services or superannuation fund industry

Link Group is a leading fund administration and share registry specialist. We are a market leading provider of technology-enabled administration solutions, continually developing our offerings to expand with our clients' needs. Since our inception, Link Group has been entrusted by clients to handle sensitive data in a secure and confidential manner. Our core businesses of fund administration and securities registration are complemented by our expertise in digital solutions and data analytics.

Our Retirement & Superannuation Solutions division combines its proprietary technology, process and people to deliver a comprehensive financial data solution to its superannuation clients. We support clients across all superannuation fund sectors including government, industry, retail and corporate.

By accompanying our core member and employer administration with a full range of value-added services, we offer the most comprehensive superannuation administration solution on the market. The scale, adaptability and ease of use of our proprietary systems, in conjunction with our integrated analytics offering, allow us to innovate and grow with the needs of our clients.

Link Group is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the Link Group journey and