Service Officer 12-month contract

Are you a customer service superstar with call‑centre or complaint‑handling experience, eager to make a real difference for the community? Do you thrive on variety, bring calm under pressure, and know how to turn a challenging call into a positive outcome? Do you want to join a dynamic, supportive team where your frontline skills and passion for fairness can truly shine? If the answer is yes – then WE WANT YOU We are looking for people with contact centre experience ideally in the energy & water sectors to join our extraordinary and close‑knit team. Who we are The Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria) (EWOV) is a not‑for‑profit, independent, and impartial dispute resolution service. We proudly provide Victorian energy and water consumers with free, accessible, and informal dispute resolution. Your new role and team The Service Officer is part of the Dispute Resolution Team, which receives and resolves complaints from consumers about electricity, gas, and water providers. We are comprised of a service team (handling enquiries, complaints and other customer interactions across multiple channels) and an investigations team (resolving matters through conciliation and investigations). We apply a fair and reasonable approach to all our work to ensure we are accessible, independent, fair, accountable, efficient, and effective. As a Service Officer in EWOV’s Dispute Resolution Team, you are the first point of contact for Victorian consumers seeking assistance with energy and water complaints. You play a critical role in ensuring that every consumer receives timely, fair, and effective support. Your expertise in customer service, complaints handling and industry knowledge enables you to resolve straightforward matters and escape complex cases appropriately. You embody EWOV’s cultural values – courage, ambition, creativity, and inclusivity – in every interaction. This position offers full‑time hours, with potential consideration for part‑time arrangement for the right candidate. What you will bring To help you succeed in this role you need to bring: Experience in a call centre or multi‑channel environment, ideally in a complaint handling setting Proven ability to manage complex consumer behaviours with composure, resilience, and professionalism, remaining solution‑focused in challenging interactions. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and clear documentation. Excellent time management and administrative skills for processing high volumes of enquiries efficiently. Sound judgement and attention to detail in assessing complaints and maintaining accurate records. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks to meet individual and team KPIs. Proficiency in MS Office suite and Salesforce for case management and communication. Commitment to EWOV’s cultural values and organisational objectives. Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience. Working knowledge of the Victorian energy and water sectors. What makes working with us great There are so many great things about working with EWOV, here’s some of our benefits: Truly flexible and hybrid ways of working with life‑friendly hours Generous leave entitlements including six weeks annual leave, birthday leave, anniversary leave, end‑of‑year closure leave, community giving leave & 18 weeks of gender‑free paid parental leave Centrally located office in Melbourne CBD close to public transport Inclusive team culture that supports each other, collaborates, and innovates We live and breathe wellbeing with a varied program with something for everyone. How to apply If you are passionate about finding a role where you can really make a difference and be part of a dynamic industry, we encourage you to apply – even if you don’t meet every single criterion. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria and the questions below, via Seek by Sunday 7 December 2025 We will be reviewing applications and may commence interviews prior to the closing date, so please apply as soon as possible if you’d like to be considered. We are committed to ensuring that we truly represent the Victorian community that we support, and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities to apply. If you have any accessibility needs or require us to adapt our application and recruitment process to suit your needs, please let us know at We also encourage flexible working at EWOV and as such even if a role is advertised as full‑time, we invite conversations around other working arrangements and encourage you to apply. Please answer the following questions in your application: Are you an Australian Citizen or do you have rights to work in Australia? (please include details) What is your current salary and what are your salary expectations? Have you worked in a call centre before? How many years’ experience do you have as a Complaints Resolution Officer What is your preferred work type? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? #J-18808-Ljbffr