At a Glance
- Tasks: Build strong relationships with schools and support educators in maximising our platform's value.
- Company: Join Officeworks, a vibrant team dedicated to making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, generous discounts, and outstanding learning opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values uniqueness and promotes wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make an impact in education while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for customer service; recent grads welcome!
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
About us
At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10,000 team members and a national footprint of more than 173 retail stores Australia wide – we’re focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service.
About the role
As a School Relationship Specialist, you will be the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of Victorian schools, ensuring an exceptional customer experience and helping educators maximise the value of our platform. Acting as the key liaison between schools and internal teams, you will build strong partnerships, support product adoption, and advocate for customer needs while driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Report to the Client Relationship Manager
- Act as the primary relationship contact for Victorian schools
- Develop and implement annual relationship management plans for key clients
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Heads of Department, Librarians, and other key school stakeholders
- Deliver on-site professional development sessions and ongoing support to educators
- Assist schools in maximising the use of platform features and functionality
- Gather customer feedback and collaborate with internal teams to refine requirements for new product features
- Deliver training, communication, and documentation relating to product updates and enhancements
- Support school leaders with the completion of annual booklists during the back-to-school period
- Identify, communicate, and help resolve service issues and product improvement opportunities
- Collaborate across the broader business to ensure a seamless customer experience
About you
You are a highly organised and customer-focused professional with a passion for building strong relationships and delivering outstanding service. You enjoy working collaboratively, solving problems, and supporting customers to achieve successful outcomes. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities and can communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Skills & Experience:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor your approach to different audiences
- Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and key deadlines
- A collaborative and team-oriented approach to relationship management and issue resolution
- Strong digital literacy and a willingness to learn new systems and technologies
- Experience working with Google Workspace (G Suite) or similar collaboration tools
- Strong problem-solving skills with a positive, adaptable, and customer-centric mindset
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work
- An undergraduate degree or previous experience in customer support, account management, education, or a related field is preferred
- Recent graduates with strong communication and relationship-building skills are encouraged to apply
Our culture
If you’re searching for an organisation that’s truly committed to its people, where you can thrive in a culture of togetherness, then join Officeworks and let’s make bigger things happen – for all of us!
We celebrate our teams’ uniqueness by offering genuine team member benefits to the Officeworks family:
- We’re all about giving you the flexibility you need to keep things balanced to suit your individual needs.
- Enjoy generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the wider Wesfarmers brands.
- Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health.
- Our Growing Families Policy supports team members during the exciting and challenging times of expanding their family.
- We prioritise safety, mental health and wellbeing, offering access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as other ongoing programs.
- Our Flexible Public Holidays Policy supports those who observe cultural or religious holidays different from the standard public holidays in Australia.
- Take advantage of outstanding learning and development programs to support your career growth.
- Explore fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.
At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team. We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.
School Relationship Specialist in Melbourne employer: Officeworks Ltd
At Officeworks, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values our team members and the communities we serve. Located in Chadstone, VIC, our vibrant work culture fosters innovation and collaboration, offering generous benefits such as flexible working arrangements, exclusive discounts, and comprehensive learning opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive environment that celebrates diversity and prioritises your growth.
