Welcome to This Australian Life. 

From the millions of Australians we protect, to those that make it happen every day at TAL, people really are what we’re all about. We want to grow with you. Achieve with you. And support you to do your best work. That's why we're focused on developing leadership, promoting diversity, rewarding excellence, and retaining great talent.

We're always looking for people who want to go further with us. People who do what’s right, aim high, and work smart.  Why not see where we can go?

Service Consultant, Operations

• Join Australia’s No.1 Life Insurer
• Self-starters who enjoy a dynamic workplace
• Proven career opportunities and excellent employee benefits

About the opportunity

The Service Consultant function is primarily concerned with the response to and administrative processing of enquiries; Integral to this is quality and service standards which ensure the functions are meeting TAL’s Customer requirements.

A diverse role responsible for administering our products across a number of platforms while providing outstanding customer service. It’s a pivotal role in transforming the experience from a transactional one to a relationship based holistic experience.  

This role is also the perfect launching pad to build a long term career with us!

Responsibilities include:

• Operating as the primary point of contact, responding to all enquiries, aiming to achieve first point resolution
• Completing administrative tasks within service standards and monitoring service delivery and quality
• Respond to escalations and complaints, taking responsibility to gain quick resolutions
• Understand our responsibilities per Privacy law and Compliance guidelines, and execute activities within these
• Identify trends and provide feedback to the Team Manager to prevent reoccurrence
• Engage in a supportive team environment whilst actively sharing skills and knowledge
• Assist other Service teams in other areas (including call centre) to help achieve departmental goals during peak periods

Employee value

At TAL, we look for people who represent our diverse Australian community; people who embrace our spirit and inspire confidence in their colleagues, customers and community.

We offer a workplace that’s inclusive and flexible, supporting our people with options that let them make the most of their careers.

It’s a values driven environment, with excellent employee benefits plus learning and development opportunities designed to support our people.

Benefits include:

• A generous company paid life insurance and super plan
• Recognition and reward programs that acknowledge great work
• Coaching, mentoring and training programs
• Flexible work and leave options to support study, family and lifestyle

About you:

We’re looking for enthusiastic people to join our passionate team. The key skills and experience we’re after includes:

Essential

• Customer centric - excellent customer service skills and a friendly telephone manner
• Engaging and communicative with stakeholders - aptitude to build rapport and maintain relationships
• Ability to think “outside of the box” in order to drive positive customer outcomes
• Solution oriented and always taking accountability for your work
• Self-motivated, eager to learn and results driven
• A team player who works effectively as part of a team and contributes to positive outcomes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel & Outlook…)

Desirable

• Ability to multi-task and display effective time management skills
• Knowledge of life insurance products; the Life Insurance industry
• Thinks innovatively and challenges the status quo

Apply now

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Please note

Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo Police and Background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.