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541 Call or Contact Centre Information Clerks

ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Reference period
2022

541 Call or Contact Centre Information Clerks

Call or Contact Centre Information Clerks provide information to customers about goods and services.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or
  • AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or
  • NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • answering customer inquiries for information about goods and services
  • resolving customer complaints and problems with goods and services provided
  • recording information about inquiries and complaints
  • referring complex inquiries to supervisors
  • arranging the despatch of information kits and brochures
Unit Group

5411 Call or Contact Centre Workers

Call or Contact Centre Workers respond to telephone, Internet and email inquiries and complaints about an organisation's goods and services, and promote the goods and services.

Indicative Skill Level:

The occupation Call or Contact Centre Team Leader has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

The occupation Call or Contact Centre Operator has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • 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 workflows
  • 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

Occupations:

  • 541111 Call or Contact Centre Team Leader
  • 541112 Call or Contact Centre Operator

541111 Call or Contact Centre Team Leader

Alternative Titles:

  • Call Centre Supervisor
  • Contact Centre Supervisor

Oversees and determines work requirements, monitors telephone calls, coaches and allocates duties to Call or Contact Centre Operators.

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

  • Call or Contact Centre Coach
  • Call or Contact Centre Workforce Planner

541112 Call or Contact Centre Operator

Answers customer telephone, Internet and email inquiries about goods and services, and promotes the goods and services.

Skill Level: 4

Unit Group

5412 Information Officers

Information Officers respond to personal, written and telephone inquiries and complaints about the organisation's goods and services, provide information and refer people to other sources.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

  • AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

  • NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • answering inquiries about goods and services, and providing information about their availability, location, price and related issues
  • responding to inquiries about problems and providing advice, information and assistance
  • recording information about inquiries and complaints
  • referring complex inquiries to team leaders or expert advisers
  • issuing relevant forms, information kits and brochures to interested parties
  • accessing and operating computer network systems and communication systems such as public address and paging systems
  • may refer inquiries to other sources

Occupation:

  • 541211 Information Officer

541211 Information Officer

Responds to personal, written and telephone inquiries and complaints about the organisation's goods and services, provides information and refers people to other sources.

Skill Level: 4