Customer Settlements Officer

Ready to make a difference in the world of home loans? Join our team as a Dynamic Customer Settlement Officer!
  • Temporary 6-month contract with potential for extension or permanency
  • Full-time on a rotating roster (Monday – Friday, 8 am to 7 pm)
  • Location: Docklands and allowing you to work remotely 2–3 days per week once proficient.
  • $35.86 Per Hour Plus Super
  • Start date: May 15th, 2025

Your new company

Are you ready to elevate your career and become part of a leading financial institution? Embrace the opportunity to make your mark with one of the Big 4 Banks and propel your professional journey to new heights. With our Customer Settlements team rapidly expanding, assisting customers across Australia and New Zealand, this is your chance to join a dynamic business that values excellence and offers unparalleled career progression. Our commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent ensures you’ll be supported on your journey to unlocking a world of opportunities.

Your new role

As a Customer Settlement Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in assisting both existing and new customers with their settlement-related queries. We offer an exciting opportunity for you to embark on a genuine career path, filled with endless possibilities.

  • Handle approximately 40 inbound calls daily from brokers, mobile lenders, branches, and solicitors with settlement-related enquiries, providing updates and turnaround times promptly and professionally.
  • Stay well-informed about new products, policies, promotions, procedures, and best practices to deliver the highest quality service.
  • Conduct thorough research to address customer requests, utilising all available information sources, and identify and escalate issues requiring further attention and resolution.
  • Demonstrate empathy and professionalism when handling high-stress calls, ensuring customer enquiries related to home loans and settlement processes are resolved quickly and effectively.
  • Assist customers, mortgage brokers, and conveyancers with the applicant’s settlement, ensuring the process occurs smoothly and raising any concerns immediately.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Prior experience in phone-based or face-to-face customer service, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • A personable and proactive attitude, always striving to provide exceptional customer experiences.
  • A passion for customer service, driving you to go above and beyond to meet customer needs
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to effectively manage data and information.
  • Resilience, as this role requires dealing with demanding situations while maintaining professionalism.

What you'll get in return

  • Career development: We're committed to fostering your growth within the banking industry, providing support and development opportunities for networking, leadership roles, quality assurance, and risk management.
  • 3 weeks of training and a month of Model Office full-time in office.
  • Hybrid working environment: We offer a flexible work model, allowing you to benefit from a blend of remote and in-office work.
  • Competitive salary: Enjoy an attractive salary package that recognises your contribution and dedication.
  • Inclusive culture: We strongly emphasise gender and cultural diversity, accessibility, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and employee well-being & engagement.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to howard.richards@hays.com.au, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Banking & Financial Services
Location
VIC - Melbourne CBD
Specialism
Banking
Ref:
2928334
Closing date
24 Apr 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Howard Richards, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
Level 21, 360 Collins Street

Telephone: 0390952254