Job type: Ongoing - full time or part time / Ongoing
Organisation: Department of Government Services
Occupation: Customer Service/Call Centre
Reference: VG/1788618
Job posted: 19/04/2024
Closes: 05/05/2024
Occupation: Customer Service/Call Centre
Classification: VPSG2
Job duration: Ongoing
Contact: Tony Bell, Operations Manager | ******
Reference: VG/1788618
Occupation: Customer Service/Call Centre
Salary Range: $56,834 - $72,985
About us The Department of Government Services was established in 2023 to improve the experience for Victorian's doing business and interacting with the government.
Department of Government Services brings together Digital Victoria, Service Victoria, Local Government Victoria, Consumer Affairs Victoria, the grant program centre and consolidates procurement policy, and whole of Victorian government telecommunications policy as well as the Working with Children Checks and Births, Deaths and Marriages. Oversight of Cenitex and the Public Record Office Victoria also transfers to DGS.
About Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV): Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) sits within the Customer and Regulatory Services group of the Department of Government Services. We are Victoria's consumer affairs regulator. Our purpose is to help Victorian consumers and businesses to be both informed and responsible.
The Information and Dispute Services Centre (IDSC) provides contact centre services across Consumer Affairs Victoria's legislative remit.
CAV is seeking both full-time and part-time applicants for several Ballarat-based Enquiries Officer roles. CAV's aim is to assist, educate and support people in the community, especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged, and our vision is a connected government services system, working to build a safer, fairer, and stronger Victoria.
About the role Are you passionate about making a real difference to the Victorian community? Looking to re enter the workforce or transitioning towards retirement?Interested in flexible working arrangements? Work / Life balance - no weekends, public holidays or after hours work! Want to work in an inbound-only contact centre? No background in Australian legislation? No problem, we provide the training! Ongoing support and guidance in reaching the operating environment's common goals. PLUS the option to work from home once these goals are reached. There are 15 ongoing (Full time - Part time) positions available. The work location for these positions is Ballarat GovHub, 101 Armstrong Street Nth, Ballarat Central.
Please note, the role start date will be discussed during the interview stage of the recruitment process.
Key Accountabilities include:
As primary point of contact for services by CAV, effectively and efficiently attend to and resolve telephone and online enquiries from consumers, traders, rental providers, renters and the general public.Provide accurate relevant legislative advice and information on the rights and responsibilities of consumers, traders, landlords and tenants.Evaluate and process complaints and enquiries presented in writing and by phone.Provide information about dispute settlement and identify potential breaches of legislation.Provide resources to empower people to deal with consumer issues.Please refer to the position description for further details.
How to apply Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:
a one-page cover letter; anda resume In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Policy, Victorian Public Service employees are required to apply via the JSE for primary consideration access.
Other relevant information The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles in DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
Ongoing - full time or part time / Ongoing
Job classification:VPSG2
Contact:Tony Bell, Operations Manager | ******
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Government Services job application system.
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