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Deborah Quilliam

Ballarat,Victoria

Summary

• Highly experienced and detail-focused state and federal government customer service professional with a passion for providing person-centred customer service experiences to individuals from all demographics.
Experience includes:

- Just over 12 months working with the State Revenue Office Customer Service Centre.
- Just under 10-years with the South Australian Government’s Service SA; and
- 16-month contract temp appointment with the Department of Human Services Centrelink.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced regulatory service environment and interpret multiple and complex legislation and guidelines related to the provision of government services.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Customer Service Officer

State Revenue Office
02.2023 - Current
  • Provide high level customer service in a contact centre environment
  • Validating proof of identity according to legislative requirements
  • Promote a positive environment by modeling good behaviors and assisting team members
  • Accurately updating and maintaining customer databases
  • Responding to a wide range of customer enquiries
  • Assisting customers with navigation and usage of the online services portal including My Land Tax and Autopay
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Resolving any customer issues/complaints or escalating for priority actioning where required
  • Maintaining all relevant databases and record-keeping systems in a timely manner to ensure information currency
  • Educated customers by explaining complex details in easy-to-understand terminology.

Customer Service Officer | Licenced Testing Officer

Vic Roads
02.2020 - 02.2023
  • Perform practical driving tests to assess the driving capability of applicants requiring a Victorian Drivers license
  • Perform vehicle inspections and GMV upgrades, clear defect notices, and physical verification of a vehicle's identification
  • Responding to requests for information on a broad range of registration and license matters
  • Processing all applications ensuring completeness and accuracy of submitted documentation
  • Validating proof of identity according to legislative requirements
  • Resolving any customer issues/complaints or escalating for priority actioning where required
  • Cash Handling and electronically processing payments
  • Maintaining all relevant databases and record-keeping systems in a timely manner to ensure information currency.

Recycling Information Officer

City Of Ballarat ( Temp )
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Responding to requests for information and resolving complaints in relation to recycling of general waste, garden waste, household items, and glass, metal, HDPE, PET, PVC containers including organising route drop-off for 'Pass on Glass' crates
  • Scanning of documentation and maintaining various databases and record-keeping systems
  • Answered information-related queries from internal team members and general public
  • Remained calm, composed and polite to deescalate aggressive customer behavior
  • Presented existing and prospective customers with valuable information to aid decision-making
  • Provided key information to supervisors regarding customer issues or complaints.

Senior Customer Service Officer

SA Government - Service SA
12.2009 - 08.2019
  • Provided high-level frontline customer services in a high-volume, fast-paced government services environment in relation to vehicle registrations, driver's licenses, boat licenses, proof of age applications
  • Core activities included: Responding to requests for information on a broad range of registration and licence matters
  • Administering computer licence tests Hazard Perception Tests and Boat Licence Tests
  • Processing all applications ensuring completeness and accuracy of submitted documentation
  • Validating proof of identity according to legislative requirements
  • Resolving any customer issues/complaints or escalating for priority actioning where required
  • Assisting customers with navigation and usage of the online self-service portal
  • Maintaining all relevant databases and record-keeping systems in a timely manner to ensure information currency
  • Assisting the Assistant Manager in general administrative activities including daily financial reconciliations and the management of office consumables
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational effectiveness and customer service deliverables
  • Undertaking ongoing training in relation to legislative changes impacting on services including in relation to the Motor Vehicle Act 1959.

Senior Customer Service Officer

Centrelink ( Temp )
06.2008 - 10.2009
  • Provided high-level frontline customer services in a high-volume, fast-paced government services environment in relation to the broad range of social security services and programs provided by Centrelink
  • Similar activities to the previous role including providing information on services and maintaining databases and record-keeping systems and also included: Determining individuals' eligibility to claim welfare payments including for families, retirees, students, job seekers, and people with disabilities
  • Processing all applications ensuring completeness and accuracy of submitted documentation
  • Validating proof of identity according to legislative requirements
  • Resolving any customer issues/complaints or escalating for priority actioning where required
  • Assisting customers with navigation and usage of the online self-service portal MyGov.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gepps Cross Girls High School
South Australia
11.1989

Skills

Communication (Verbal)
Effective and influential communicator who utilises active-listening skills to clearly identify and address the needs of other parties and enables me to cultivate effective relationships that are based on mutual respect and
trust with colleagues, internal and external stakeholders and, importantly, with customers from all demographics
Communication (Written)
Demonstrated abilities in producing written communications and reports that contain all the information necessary to achieve their purpose, utilise appropriate formats and structures and are tailored towards their intended audience
Self-Management
Highly-organised approach to work and excellent time management skills which enable me to prioritise multiple (and often-competing) responsibilities and plan and adjust my workload to ensure all quality standards and lead-times are achieved
Problem Solving
Pragmatic individual with an intuitive knowledge and analytical approach to source and analyse data to identify practical solutions to any problems or issues that have the potential to impact on the workplace environment
Teamwork
Collaborative, supportive team member who accommodates the diverse working styles of others and contributes to the achievement of team Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and the delivery of consistent high-quality customer service deliverables
Computer Skills
High-level computer proficiency including in a broad range of organisational specific information management systems and the Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to rapidly acquire a strong working knowledge of any systems and applications which may be new to me

References

  • Caitlin Webb, Team Leader, State Revenue Office, 0429 566 021
  • Angela Ruyg, Manager, Vic Roads, 0401 470 035

Timeline

Senior Customer Service Officer

State Revenue Office
02.2023 - Current

Customer Service Officer | Licenced Testing Officer

Vic Roads
02.2020 - 02.2023

Recycling Information Officer

City Of Ballarat ( Temp )
10.2019 - 12.2019

Senior Customer Service Officer

SA Government - Service SA
12.2009 - 08.2019

Senior Customer Service Officer

Centrelink ( Temp )
06.2008 - 10.2009

High School Diploma -

Gepps Cross Girls High School
Deborah Quilliam