Employment Help Desk Customer Service Officer

Employment Helpdesk Customer Service Officer

Randstad, in collaboration with the NSW Electoral Commission, is seeking a proficient Employment Helpdesk Customer Service Officer to join our team for the NSW State Government Elections 2027.

About the Role:

The Employment Helpdesk Customer Service Officer will be responsible for operating the employment helpdesk, providing exceptional customer service to electors seeking work opportunities. This role assists applicants through the expression of interest (EOI) process, guides them on completing online training and timesheets, and actively reaches out to external organizations to promote available election roles.

Responsibilities:

• Operate the employment helpdesk to provide frontline customer service to electors using the Expression of Interest (EOI) platform to apply for Election Day and Election Manager's Office positions.
• Assist applicants with inquiries regarding work applications, online training completion, and submitting timesheets via Aurion.
• Contact external organizations to promote and raise awareness of available employment opportunities via the EOI process.
• Respond to a high volume of email inquiries accurately and efficiently using established response templates.
• Follow established guidelines and procedures to deliver consistent, accurate, and timely support to applicants.

Key Skills:

• Customer Service & Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills with a customer-centric approach to resolving inquiries.
• Email & Document Management: Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word, with demonstrated ability to manage email traffic and utilize templates effectively.
• Systems Familiarity: Experience or ability to quickly adapt to computerized systems, including timesheet platforms such as Aurion.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy and care in managing applicant records, processing queries, and following procedural guidelines.

Essential Criteria:

• You must be an Australian citizen
• To work at an election, you need to be on the electoral roll
• Political Neutrality*

*The NSW Electoral Commission is dedicated to upholding the integrity of the electoral process and expects all employees to demonstrate professionalism and impartiality. Candidates engaged in political activity cannot be considered for employment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply by submitting your resume to the ad or nswelections@randstad.com.au.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.