At a Glance
- Tasks: Help NDIS participants navigate services and provide essential front-of-house support.
- Company: Join a federal government agency making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, superannuation, and full-time hours with a supportive team.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact while gaining valuable experience in a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Customer service experience and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 38.89 - 38.89 $ per hour.
Job Type: Temporary position | Full time position
Location: Bundaberg, QLD (on-site)
Hourly Rate: $38.89/hr + superannuation
Work Type: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Contract Length: 12-month initial assignment
Openings: 2 positions available
About the Role
Make a tangible difference in your community by helping deliver equitable and accessible support to NDIS participants. We are currently recruiting two compassionate, organised, and dependable Participant Support Officers on behalf of our federal government client. Serving as a primary point of contact for the Bundaberg branch, you will deliver essential front-of-house service, client guidance, and operational coordination. Your day-to‑day focus will be welcoming visitors, helping participants navigate online self-service systems, and managing administrative workflows to ensure a smooth service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Front-of-House Service: Greet participants at reception, answer general NDIS queries, and assist visitors with digital portals and self-service kiosks.
- Participant Administration: Action case items and execute planning tasks compliant with the NDIS Act and agency guidelines.
- Enquiries & Referrals: Handle incoming calls and shared inbox messages, providing clear information and connecting individuals with external community or government resources.
- Office Coordination: Manage appointment schedules, oversee the team inbox, maintain branch accessibility, and support general facility operations.
- Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain up‑to‑date client files, handle data entry, perform basic information gathering, and compile standard updates.
- Feedback Handling: Accurately log, track, and elevate client feedback and formal complaints in internal systems.
Key Requirements
- Customer Facing Experience: Demonstrated background in reception, counter service, or direct customer care, including guiding users through digital tools.
- Administrative Competence: Strong data management skills, experience handling shared mailboxes, calendar coordination, and working within established procedural frameworks.
- Legislative Understanding: Capacity to interpret and apply the NDIS Act and relevant operating standards to daily planning tasks.
- Clear Communication: Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills, with the ability to resolve concerns empathetically and provide appropriate service referrals.
- Commitment to Accessibility: Awareness of accessibility principles to help foster an inclusive, welcoming environment for all participants.
Applications Close: Thursday, 5 November 2026. Note: Candidates submitting after the deadline may still be considered for upcoming and related federal government roles. At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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