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Occupation

551131 Call or Contact Centre Operator

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

551131 Call or Contact Centre Operator

Answers customer telephone, internet and email enquiries about goods and services, and promotes the goods and services.

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Answers incoming calls, emails and messages, and assists customers with their specific enquiries
  • Provides step-by-step guidance or instructions using established manuals and guides to help customers navigate through issues
  • Identifies and escalates complex or unresolved issues to appropriate departments or supervisors
  • Records and updates customer information, enquiries and interactions in the company's database
  • Provides additional information about the goods and services on offer to create further interest
  • Arranges the dispatch of goods, information kits and brochures to customers and interested parties