APS3 Participant Support Officer

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$37.36 per hour

The opportunity
Our client is a community focused federal government agency. They have an exciting opportunity available for multiple Participant Support Officers to join National Delivery Division Branch in assisting with front-line service delivery.

Labour Hire hourly rate contract until 31st of December 2024 with the opportunity to extend. APS3 level role paying an hourly rate of $37.36 per hour + Superannuation, to be based out of our client’s Sunshine location.

Responsibilities will include

  • Managing and resolving participant matters by actioning planning tasks as per the Agency Act
  • Providing counter/reception support for the local office including participant enquiries in the self-help kiosks and Agency online support
  • Resolving customer enquiries, providing information and/or referring customers to appropriate government or community services
  • Managing the team shared email inbox, appointments and telephone enquiries
  • Coordinating appointments with the use of Agency office facilities and ensuring facilities are accessible for participants
  • Undertaking research and investigation activities and preparing associated reports and correspondence
  • Undertaking a range of data entry activities and ensuring follow up is completed
  • Receiving and recording complaints and other feedback in the Business systems

About you

  • Australian citizenship is a requirement to be eligible for this position
  • Previous experience within Government or Disability highly advantageous
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Ability to manage conflict and difficult/sensitive conversations
  • Microsoft Suite skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
  • Ability to use initiative and work independently
  • Ability to learn new systems and processes
  • Willing to work 5 days per week in office

Successful candidates will need to be able to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check

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