Shellharbour City Council

Customer Service Officers

If you are passionate about customer service, thrive in a fast-paced face to face and call centre environment and have a genuine desire to make a difference in the community, we want to hear from you!

You will work across our Contact Centre operations, including concierge, customer service counters and call centre operations.This role is Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

We are looking for friendly, approachable and solutions focused individuals who will be a positive ambassador for Council, building strong relationships with our community and contributing to our passionate Customer Service team.

To be successful, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a customer service or contact centre role
• High level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Proficiency in computer applications and customer records management systems

A Justice of the Peace (JP Certificate) or Certificate III or IV in customer service, business administration or related discipline would be highly regarded.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

• 2x temporary full time positions, 35 hours per week with flexi-time arrangements
• Twelve month position (to 4 June 2027) and six month position (to 24 Dec 2026)
• Commencing salary from $64,867 to $68,799 per annum
• Casual opportunities available with an hourly rate of $44.55 per hour (includes casual loading)
• Enjoy a great work-life balance with weekday hours and a one-hour lunch break in the heart of the Shellharbour City Centre precinct
• Plus 12% superannuation
• Benefit from novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, bi-annual bonuses, weekly pay and EAP support.
• Access a range of local government benefits, including annual Award increases, generous leave provisions and health and wellbeing initiatives.

For further information about the position, clickherefor the position description.

Contact:Ashleigh Markham, Acting Team Leader Customer Service on 4221 6111.

Closing Date:Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 11.30pm.

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At Shellharbour City Council, our values are, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect, and Sustainability.

These values guide everything we do. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and free from discrimination or harassment. When you join us, you become part of a team that values your contribution and works together to make a positive impact on our community.