Public Sector People is recruiting for multiple Customer Contact Officers on behalf of a Local Government organisation. These casual opportunities are commencing in November 2026, offering the chance to work within a busy, community-focused customer service environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced customer service professionals who enjoy helping people, resolving enquiries and delivering positive customer experiences. You'll be the first point of contact for residents, businesses and visitors, assisting with a broad range of Council services.

Benefits of the Role

- $38.05 per hour + Super
- Casual opportunities with ongoing work available
- Sunshine Coast locations, including Nambour, Maroochydore and Caloundra
- Commencement date of 17 November 2026
- Shifts generally between 4 and 8 hours, Monday to Friday
- Opportunity to work up to 38 hours per week during peak periods

About the Role

As a Customer Contact Officer you'll provide accurate, timely and professional customer service across multiple channels. Working within a collaborative team, you'll assist customers with enquiries, applications, service requests and transactions while ensuring a high standard of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide customer service via phone, email, and face-to-face enquiries
- Manage service requests, complaints, and general enquiries
- Process applications, payments, and administrative transactions
- Maintain accurate records and customer information
- Provide administrative support to the wider team as required
- Work collaboratively to meet service delivery targets

About You





We're seeking customer service professionals who are confident communicating with a diverse range of customers, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and capable of managing competing priorities.

Successful applicants must be available to commence on 17 November 2026 and attend the full three-week training program.

To be successful, you'll demonstrate:

- Previous experience in customer service, contact centres or high-volume customer-facing environments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage challenging conversations professionally
- Excellent computer literacy and the ability to learn recent systems quickly
- Strong attention to detail, time management and problem-solving skills
- Confidence handling customer enquiries independently while following established policies and procedures
- A positive, team-focused attitude and commitment to delivering quality customer service
- Current C Class driver's licence and flexibility to work across multiple Sunshine Coast locations
- Completion of Year 12 or equivalent

Previous Local Government or contact centre experience will be highly regarded.

Working Hours & Availability

These are casual positions offering regular rostered shifts with hours varying according to operational requirements.

Applicants must be comfortable with variable working hours, available during school holiday periods and flexible to work across different customer contact locations.

Please submit your updated CV in Word format.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding the recruitment and assessment process, scheduled between late October and early November 2026.

📌 Customer Contact Officer (Sunshine Coast)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Sunshine Coast