Customer Service Officer

• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta, Newcastle, Wollongong, Queanbeyan desirable (other locations include Bathurst, Coffs Harbour, Orange, Albury or Murwillumbah) with flexible working supported
• Salary $84,669 - $92,701 plus superannuation

This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26 and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

• It's great: We work hard, but we play hard too… and enjoy a laugh
• It's digital: You'll have access to modern devices and tools - with a modernised valuation platform known as Val IQ
• It's rewarding: With huge operational and strategic delivery pieces that underpin core government functions and services, there'll never be a dull day
• It's flexible: We're hybrid and split between the office, on the road and home. You'll have access to generous leave options

The role

The Customer Service Officer provides customer contact services and supports objection processing and correspondence preparation. You'll liaise with stakeholders, investigate enquiries, and ensure service level targets are met.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responding to customer enquiries and liaising with stakeholders
• Investigating and escalating complex matters
• Coordinating objection completion and correspondence
• Administering objection contracts and updating records
• Drafting standard correspondence and maintaining data accuracy

For more information read the full role description Customer Service Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage repetitive tasks in a high-volume environment
• Experience with data entry and record management
• Ability to work collaboratively and escalate issues appropriately

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close 24 August 2025 at 11:55PM. Contact Emily Clarke on for further details.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

About Us

The Valuer General is an independent statutory officer, appointed by the Governor of New South Wales to oversee the State's land valuation system.

Value NSW (VNSW), part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, delivers the valuation system for rating and taxing as well as compulsory acquisition compensation purposes via delegation of the Valuer General of NSW. This includes but is not limited to:

• Making more than 2.7 million residential, rural, commercial and industrial valuations annually, with a total value of approximately $3 trillion as well as managing compulsory acquisition determinations in situations where government cannot reach agreement, totalling over $1 billion per annum
• Delivering customer services and experience for 2.7 million landholders per annum – receiving up to 50,000 calls and many more enquiries
• Monitoring, assurance and governance pertaining to the quality of the valuations undertaken relevant to both the Valuation of Land Act 1916 and the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.

In addition, VNSW provides other specialised valuation activities, services and determinations for other cluster or statewide government partners – including being responsible for the delivery of all valuations for government property transactions as defined by the Government Property Framework and Treasurer's Directions as well as more than $84 billion in government asset valuations for financial accounting purposes.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.