As we continue to evolve our customer experience capability, we're looking for an experienced and strategic

Group Customer Support Manager

to lead our customer support function across all Austin Group brands.

You will lead the customer support function, elevating it from a traditional service team into a strategic customer experience capability. Reporting to the General Manager - Digital & Customer, this role is responsible for delivering exceptional customer experiences across every interaction while driving operational excellence, technology optimisation, automation and AI innovation.

Other responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Develop and execute Austin Group's customer support and customer experience strategy

Lead and inspire a high-performing Customer Support team

Drive service excellence across all customer touchpoints and brands

Identify customer pain points and partner with stakeholders to implement meaningful improvements

Own customer service KPIs including CSAT, SLA performance, response times, first contact resolution and productivity

Lead the optimisation of Zendesk and customer support technologies

Develop and implement automation, AI and self-service initiatives that enhance customer experience and efficiency

Deliver customer insights and recommendations to senior leadership teams

Drive process improvements that reduce customer enquiries and improve business performance

About you You are an experienced customer service or customer experience leader who thrives on improving processes, leading teams and creating exceptional customer outcomes.

You will bring

5+ years' experience leading Customer Support, Customer Experience or Contact Centre teams

Robust experience managing omnichannel customer operations

Proven leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills

Strong analytical and commercial acumen with the ability to use data to drive decisions

Experience driving change, continuous improvement and operational transformation





Exposure to Zendesk or similar customer support platforms.

Experience with Shopify, ERP systems and customer service technologies

A passion for customer experience, innovation and delivering results

A proactive, creative and collaborative approach to work

We provide

Competitive salary package

50% discount across GAZMAN, Perri Cutten & Cable for yourself and immediate family

Free onsite parking at our Malvern Support Office

The flexibility to work from home each Friday

A commitment to invest in ongoing professional training and development

The opportunity to work with a talented and passionate creative and marketing team

A friendly, motivating and rewarding team environment where achievements are recognised

Who we are Austin Group is one of Australia's leading fashion groups, proudly family-owned and built on a rich heritage of quality, style and exceptional customer experiences. Home to iconic brands including GAZMAN, Cable and Perri Cutten, we connect with customers through more than 140 retail stores nationwide and over 150 wholesale partners across Australia and New Zealand. With an exciting future ahead, we continue to invest in innovation, growth and talent as we shape the next chapter of our business.

Our Culture Austin Group’s family-driven culture is built on our belief in authenticity, passion and always striving to ensure every interaction we have builds a truly personable relationship and delivers an experience that is beyond expected. We seek to inspire one another day in and day out with a proactive, collaborative and positive approach.

"After 13 years at GAZMAN, I still love what I do. It's more than a job-its being part of a team that treats each other and our customers like family, values quality and career growth, and brings positivity, energy and fun to the workplace." -

Belinda | VIC

"Working at Austin Group has been a refreshing experience. From day one I've felt part of a supportive, collaborative, family-run business with room to grow, try new things and make a real impact in a fast-paced, energising environment." -

Jamie | Support Office

📌 Group Customer Support Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Austin Group
📍 Melbourne