41248, several

Closes: 23 February 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 3
Salary: $78,755 - $84,284 plus superannuation
Position No: 41248, several
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 February 2026
Contact Officer: Nia Malele on Nia.Malele@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 4493

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Details: Are you ready to turn a symphony of ringing phones into a masterpiece of customer satisfaction? Do you thrive in the fast-paced rhythm of a high-energy call centre? We are looking for a "vocal architect" who can de-escalate a storm with a single sentence and build a bridge of trust in under three minutes. If you have the rare ability to make complex troubleshooting feel like a walk in the park, your headset is waiting.

The Contact Centre offers a comprehensive suite of services, including reporting safety and municipal services concerns, handling vehicle-related transactions, administering personal identity processes and payments for government accounts. Additionally, the Contact Centre supports the State Emergency Services(SES) during severe weather events.

Currently we have multiple temporary positions at the ASO3 level available immediately with the possibility of permanency so if you’re a person who likes to help make things happen and amaze others with your customer service and communication skills then we want you to join our team in Access Canberra.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a customer focused problem solver who can listen and interact with a diverse range of people who have a broad range of needs and provide a positive customer experience.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication.
• Show confidence and resilience in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
• Contribute to a positive team culture.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Work weekends in the Contact Centre.
• Work to a 7-day scheduled roster that may involve commencing work at 7:50am and/or finishing at 6:00pm.
• Work extended hours, during Emergency or SES events.
• Successful applicants employed in the Access Canberra Contact Centre or Service Centres will be employed as Scheduled workers and have their working hours scheduled in accordance with the Section 0.9 of the Administrative and Related Classifications Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026.

Notes: There are multiple is a temporary vacancies available immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill temporary and permanent vacancies over the next 12 months.

Refer to the Position Description for role specific requirements.

How to Apply: If you think you are the right person to fill one of these roles, please submit:

1. An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
2. A written response of no more than two pages that demonstrates your suitability for these positions based on your Skills, Knowledge and Behaviour as they relate to the Duties/Requirements detailed in the Position Description. Ensure your response addresses each of the points listed under the Selection Criteria.
3. A short video(three minutes maximum)- this is an opportunity to sell yourself and demonstrate your communication skills. Your video should complement your written application and curriculum vitae – see helpful hints attached for making your video and requirements for uploading.
4. In your video you should:
   1. Tell us who you are.
   2. What attracted you to this role in Access Canberra.

Thinking about duties of the role you are applying for and the environment you will be working in, using the S.T.A.R method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the following question:

• Describe a situation where you used your communication skills to win over a challenging customer. What did you do and what was the outcome?

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

City and Environment

City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

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Note

There are multiple is a temporary vacancies available immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.