Australian GovernmentStudy Australia

Call or Contact Centre Workers


What the job involves

  • Answering incoming calls, emails and messages, and assisting customers with their specific inquiries

  • Identifying requirements and recording information into computer systems

  • Coaching staff and assisting call centre operators to resolve problems and customer inquiries

  • Developing rosters and managing staff numbers to meet work flows

  • Listening to calls conducted by call centre operators and providing performance feedback

  • Monitoring and timing calls

  • Creating further interest in goods and services by offering customers more information about goods and inviting customers to use services on offer

  • Updating databases to reflect changes to the status of customers and prospective customers

  • Arranging the despatch of goods, information kits and brochures to customers and interested parties

  • Undertaking clerical duties, such as faxing, and filling out paperwork, and liaising with other departments associated with completing the customer contact

  • Issuing invoices and receiving electronic payments for goods and services provided