Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
QLD Drivers Licence
Blue Card
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Angela Abbott

Toowoomba,QLD

Summary

Results-driven professional specializing in service delivery coordination and community resource connection. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, policy, and legislation interpretation. Recognized for attention to detail and the ability to resolve conflicts efficiently, ready to enhance customer experiences, and support business improvement initiatives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Officer

Services Australia
Toowoomba, QLD
09.2006 - Current

Role Overview:

Support customers to self-manage their affairs by providing tailored guidance, education, and access to integrated services. Partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality programs that maximize outcomes for customers and government. Work with individuals experiencing significant disadvantages or complex challenges, coordinating assistance across multiple service delivery channels. Operate within legislative and policy frameworks while exercising sound judgment in interpreting procedures and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities Within the Role:

  • Coordinate and tailor support for customers facing multiple barriers, including individual support, and assisting with vocational skill development to enhance training and employment opportunities.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, and connect customers with relevant government and community services to ensure a holistic and effective service experience.
  • Provide frontline customer service, including greeting and triaging customers, resolving simple inquiries, identifying vulnerable or distressed individuals, and escalating issues to leadership when required.
  • Identify opportunities for business and process improvement, propose solutions, and support the implementation of change initiatives.
  • Deliver on-the-job coaching, guidance, and training to other service officers to support capability development, and consistent service delivery.

Education

Certificate - Human Services

University of New England
Sydney, New South Wales, NSW
01-2016

Year 10 Certificate

Gympie State High School
Gympie, QLD
12-1985

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Service delivery coordination
  • Support plan development
  • Policy interpretation
  • Vocational skill development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Community resource connection
  • Conflict resolution with internal and external stakeholders
  • Subject matter expert
  • Attention to detail
  • Exceptional communication

Certification

Certificate IV in Human Resources.

Affiliations

19 years of service in Centrelink, face-to-face customer service.

QLD Drivers Licence

Open licence.  No restrictions.

Blue Card

Applied for 17/01/2026

Timeline

Customer Service Officer

Services Australia
09.2006 - Current

Certificate - Human Services

University of New England

Year 10 Certificate

Gympie State High School
Angela Abbott