Customer Support Officer

Customer Support Officer

Closing date: 30/09/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Wakeley

Department: Customer Service

Employment type: Permanent Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

THE POSITION:

The Customer Service Unit is the interface between Councils numerous regulatory, strategic, and business units its residents and customers. The unit handles the majority of enquiries without a need for referral to other staff. Processing customer applications and requests allows the organisation to undertake its core business, meet its legislative obligations as well as build corporate knowledge through various registers and databases.

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Interpersonal and relationship building skills and experience to facilitate interactions with customers and stakeholders in the provision of services

• Communication skills including oral, written and verbal skills, for consulting and collaborating with a range of customers and to provide professional responses to enquiries, requests, bookings and complaints

• Skills and experience working within a customer service environment with the ability to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction combined with the ability to respond appropriately to respond to customer requests and meet customer service requirements

• Organisation and time management skills combined with the ability to work unsupervised, handling competing priorities to adapt to fluctuating workloads and changing priorities

• Ability to apply initiative and problem solve on issues encountered in day-to-day activities and in the response to customers’ requests and issues to determine and implement an appropriate course of action

• Skills and experience in administration with the ability to manage and maintain information management systems such as customer records or computerised booking systems

• Experience in developing and implementing corporate policy and guidelines related to service delivery may be required

• Experience in all MS Office applications (Excel, Word), including email and internet as well as databases and point of sales systems

• Knowledge of and experience in the Local Government environment

• Qualifications and industry experience in relevant activities such as cash handling, sale and promotion of goods and services and reception services.

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Permanent full-time position, working 70 hours per fortnight

• This position is a Grade 3, with a salary range of $71, 173 p.a. with progression to $74, 777 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, and performance progression up to $83, 373 p.a., plus superannuation.

• A uniform is provided. 

Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Study assistance including up to 10 days Study Leave

• Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym

• Free onsite parking

• Enjoy additional leave benefits, including 5 days MyLeave annually

• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years

FURTHER CONTACTS:

Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Team Leader Customer Service, Anna Cortese on 9725 0840. A Position Description is available on Council's careers website

CLOSING DATE:

Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 11:59pm 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must address selection criteria (i.e. knowledge, skills and experience) outlined in the Position Description. Applications should be addressed to the contact person listed above and received by the closing date.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia, and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.

We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.

PO BOX 21 FAIRFIELD NSW 1860

BRADLEY CUTTS GENERAL MANAGER