We are seeking APS5 Contact Officers to join a Federal Government department located in Wagga Wagga NSW. This contract is up to 12 months, which includes paid leave and 15.4% superannuation.The Scheme is a high priority for the Government and the department, with the ongoing commitment to continually improve outcomes for survivors. The Scheme interacts with survivors to provide an outcome that can make a real difference in people's lives.The department is committed to the success of the Scheme and developing high performing staff who provide empathic, survivor-focused, trauma-informed support.The Service Delivery Branch is responsible for managing the end-to-end process for applications made under the Scheme. This includes liaising with applicants, receiving and validating applications, assessing and developing recommendations based on the legislation and advising outcomes to applicants.The National Redress Scheme is seeking enthusiastic and empathic individuals with great communication skills to join their Contact team in the Contact & Indigenous Service Delivery (ISDS) Section, Service Delivery Branch. The focus of the Contact & ISDS Section is to make a positive difference in the lives of Redress applicants while delivering outcomes for the Scheme.The Contact Team are looking for staff for their Canberra, Perth or Wagga Wagga office/s to respond to a range of enquiries coming into the Scheme's 1800 number. The team are responsible for conducting inbound and outbound calls, predominantly providing application updates and outcomes to applicants and their nominees, as well as redirecting specific enquiries to relevant internal teams.Contact Officers assist applicants to access support services and provide assistance through all stages of the application process. These roles require candidates to interact directly with applicants and their nominees, ensuring all interactions are trauma-informed and respectful. Clear and concise communication skills and the ability to manage complex enquiries are essential for these roles.Please note these positions require you to work on-site.Duties may include some or all of the following:Provide inbound and outbound telephony support to applicants, their nominees and other callers to the relevant NRS 1800 number.Apply the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018 and relevant policies, procedures and guidelines to all interactions.Under limited direction, be accountable for organising workflow and escalating risks and issues when needed.Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to progress outcomes for applicants.Resolve routine and non-routine enquiries, where necessary collaborating with other teams within the Scheme to resolve complaints or systemic issues.Assist callers to navigate and access a range of Redress Support Services.Contribute new ideas, including the identification of efficiency improvements for service delivery.Our ideal candidate:Communicates confidently and presents verbal and written messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner.Understands trauma-informed principles and their importance in providing a high level of service.Applies legislation, policies, procedures and information management requirements.Demonstrates high level accuracy and attention to detail in the processing and recording of information.Has the ability to self-manage in a complex, changing environment with a high workload.Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving with a solution-focused approach.Applicants are required to hold Australian Citizenship at time of application and hold a Baseline security clearance. Candidates who do not currently hold a Baseline must be able to obtain and maintain this level of clearance.If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW or call Jane Rippingale at DFP Recruitment for further information.DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.#J-18808-Ljbffr