AFCA

financial ombudsman

CustomerServiceOfficer

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Customer Service Officer at AFCA. Skills: Phone based customer service skills, customer focus, communication (verbal and written), empathy, resilience, organisation, process and detail orientation, defusing conflict, managing difficult interactions. deliver exceptional phone based customer service to consumers, complainants, representatives, and AFCA members. interact directly with complainants to understand their issues, provide accurate information, and guide them through the AFCA processes”

Industry & Context.

financial ombudsman
Eligibility Requirements

Full-time attendance in the office required for 5 week onboarding

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

demonstrated experience in a structured, phone-based customer service environment, computer literacy, ability to quickly learn new processes and technology, ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment, ability to effectively balance and flex between calls, chat, and repetitive administrative tasks

Nice to Have

inbound contact centre experience

What You'll Do.

deliver exceptional phone based customer service to consumers

interact directly with complainants to understand their issues

provide accurate information

and guide them through the AFCA processes

How You'll Work.

Communication Scope

communication (verbal and written)

Full Job Description

Fairness feels good Make a real impact at AFCA. Where fairness drives every decision. Help us deliver world-class, independent complaints resolution for Australians. As a not-for-profit and progressive financial ombudsman, we’re championing positive change. Achieving our purpose takes progressive thinking, accountability and resilience. At AFCA, our inclusive leadership values every voice. We offer our people flexible work options, thoughtful benefits and opportunities to deepen expertise. Flourish in a diverse, caring culture. Feel the difference of belonging to an organisation intentionally designed to put people first. Are you a customer service professional who loves helping others? Do you excel on the phone, managing challenging interactions and resolving conflicts? If so, this might be the perfect opportunity for you! We're looking for Customer Service Officers to join our team on a permanent and ongoing basis at AFCA. The primary function of this role is to deliver exceptional phone based customer service to consumers, complainants, representatives, and AFCA members. As a Customer Service Officer, you'll interact directly with complainants to understand their issues, provide accurate information, and guide them through the AFCA processes. Note: Hybrid working arrangements are available. Full-time attendance in the office required for 5 week onboarding. Success Factors: * Technical: Phone based customer service skills, basic computer skills, data entry, chat management, de-escalating conflict * Capabilities: customer focus, communication (verbal and written), empathy, resilience, organisation, process and detail orientation * Experience: customer service, defusing conflict and managing difficult interactions, inbound contact centre (desired) * Attributes: friendly and service-oriented, empathetic, team player, self-motivated and learning agility, results-driven, patient, stable, and consistent ## Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should have de

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