AFCA
Financial Services
SeniorOperationalSpecialist
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“Senior Operational Specialist at AFCA. Skills: process design, stakeholder engagement, case management, operational metrics. Design and define future-state case management processes. Translate regulatory, operational and business requirements into workflows”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver world-class, independent complaints resolution; contribute to fair, independent outcomes for consumers and small businesses; ensure scalable and consistent complaint handling
Industry & Context.
Analytical mindset; focus on risk and continuous improvement
initially a 12 month contract with the possibility of extension
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience in case management, operations or complaint handling, Ability to translate complex requirements into practical processes, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, Exceptional written communication, Analytical mindset, focus on risk and continuous improvement, Ability to design in data-driven environments, systems thinking, Experience working with cross-functional teams, Capability to operate in ambiguity, stand up new functions
Nice to Have
experience from telco, digital or high-volume customer environments, Designed or improved customer or complaint journeys at scale, Worked in digitally-enabled operating models or platforms, Delivered process change in fast-paced, evolving environments, Navigated regulatory or customer remediation frameworks, Experience in fraud, scams, financial crime, investigations, intelligence environments, Exposure to data platforms, analytics, intelligence tooling, Experience designing AI-assisted or automated operational workflows, Experience in multi-party ecosystems, Experience incorporating technical / digital evidence into case handling, Experience leading or transitioning into operational leadership roles
What You'll Do.
Design and define future-state case management processes
operational and business requirements into workflows
Partner with stakeholders to shape and validate process design
Develop clear guidance
templates and training materials
dependencies and opportunities for improvement
Support implementation
readiness and operational roll-out
front‑loaded case workflows
Define processes for multi‑entity / value‑chain complaints
Translate requirements into end‑to‑end operating model design
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with stakeholders to shape and validate process design; Experience working with cross-functional teams (data, tech, analytics)
Communication Scope
Exceptional written communication; turn complexity into clarity
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. Help shape how Australia responds to scams At AFCA, we’re building a future-ready capability to respond to one of the fastest-growing issues impacting Australians, Scams. We’re looking for a Senior Operations Specialist to play a critical role in designing and embedding the end-to-end case management framework that will underpin our Scams External Dispute Resolution capability. This is a unique opportunity to design from the ground up , influence how complaints are managed at scale, and contribute to fair, independent outcomes for consumers and small businesses. What you’ll be doing Reporting into the Scams EDR Program, you will: * Design and define future-state case management processes * Translate regulatory, operational and business requirements into workflows * Partner with stakeholders to shape and validate process design * Develop clear guidance, templates and training materials * Identify risks, dependencies and opportunities for improvement * Support implementation, readiness and operational roll-out * Design data driven, front‑loaded case workflows integrating multiple data sources * Define processes for multi‑entity / value‑chain complaints , not linear case handling * Translate requirements into end‑to‑end operating model design (process + data + system + controls), not just process map You will sit at the intersection of operations, reg
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