The Customer Care and Retention Manager is a key leadership position within Neilson, responsible for managing Customer Service, Claims and Customer Retention activities, delivering an exceptional experience for customers across all touchpoints, following the sale of a life insurance policy. 

This position plays a critical role in maintaining customer satisfaction, resolving escalated issues, and optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of Customer Care and Retention Operations.

Working closely with the Customer Transformation Lead and Group Head of Retention, the Customer Care and Retention Manager will take a hands-on approach to implementing and evolving existing Customer Care processes, driving an ethos of continuous improvement and delivering excellent outcomes for customers. 

Duties & Responsibility
As the Customer Care and Retention Manager, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Orchestrating optimal customer service performance by fostering a customer-focused, high-energy atmosphere within the team.
• Conducting impactful one-on-one sessions with Customer Care and Retention Agents, offering personalised coaching and development plans to enhance their performance.
• Leading, mentoring, and managing direct reports within the Customer Care function; initially Agents and as the team grows, the role will have Team Managers as direct reports.
• Setting clear performance expectations and goals for Team Managers/Agents, monitoring their progress, and providing regular feedback and coaching.
• Inspiring and engaging the team through effective team meetings, buzz sessions, and incentives to consistently achieve outstanding results.
• Managing the completion and timely updating of weekly and monthly trackers, dashboards, and performance reports, taking full accountability for team results.
• Monitoring and reviewing key service metrics and performance indicators to effectively manage the quality of service.
• Generating regular performance reports, analyzing data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities to enhance efficiency.
• Overseeing claims handling to ensure that claims are dealt with empathetically, administered accurately, handled efficiently, and documented appropriately.
• Handling customer complaints or complex issues, in accordance with Neilson’s complaints handling procedures, ensuring prompt resolutions.
• Collaborating with sales and marketing teams to gather customer feedback, identify areas of improvement, and implement strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
• Supporting the maintenance of Customer Service, Claims, and Retention procedure manuals.
• Upholding a positive, supportive, and engaging leadership style when communicating changes, updates, or launching new initiatives.
• Making a substantial contribution to the team's success and the company's overall objectives.
• Embodying the core values of the company: Customer Focused, Results Driven, and Team Spirited.
   

• Guaranteed hours and flexible rosters in North Sydney
• Award rate $30.61 per hour + Super + Paid KM's + Phone Allowance
• Accelerated career progression. Paid Training. Employee Benefits Program with discounts on Food, Clothing, Health and Well Being, Entertainment and more!

Do you have 6 months or more experience as a support or care worker including Personal Care Skills but don’t have a Certification in Aged Care or Individual Support? You may be exactly who we are looking for!

When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life?

For our Aged Care Workers, it’s with every customer, and on every shift. It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community. We are looking for just that person to join our KinCare team in the North Sydney area.

Your day will include:

• Domestic Assistance: Cleaning the home of older people so they have a safe and beautiful place to live
• Helping our customers with meal preparation and shopping 
• Providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities
• Personal care inc getting them up, showered and dressed for the day, medication management, assisting with mobility and therapy goals
• Providing respite and emotional support
• Social support and transport to appointments
• Providing complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia 

Why KinCare?

• We’re committed to improving the quality of life and wellbeing for our customers through tailored in-home care services. 
• Guaranteed hours close to home as a permanent part time employee.
• Your well-being is our priority! You can’t care for others if you don’t look after yourself.
• Extensive paid training and culture of continuous learning to ensure you know what’s expected and have the opportunity to learn.
• Accelerated learning programs to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3).
• Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
• Paid Km’s, phone allowance and discounts on your car maintenance.
• Free uniform and a shoe allowance.
• Support at every step of your employment journey with KinCare.

What do we look for in a Care Worker? 

• Experience of 6 months or more in a similar role including experience with personal care
• You care about assisting our aged community so they can live independently at home for longer. 
• You have a current P1 class or above Australian Drivers License and a registered vehicle – travel is part of the role.
• You don’t sweat the small stuff; sometimes your customer will be having a bad day or traffic delays you. You know not to take this personally and to shake it off before your next customer.
• You're available to work at least 3 days - Monday - Friday. No night or weekend work here.
• You're comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask your Manager for help. 

If you’re looking for an organisation that cares about you, apply today!

When you apply we will send you a link to a short online assessment from Vervoe so you can see what a day in the life of our Home Care Worker will be like. Before joining our team, we will be performing a National Police Check/Right to Work, functional fitness assessment on your behalf, as well as confirming evidence of COVID vaccination.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

• Guaranteed hours and shifts in Ryde
• Award rate $28.94 per hour + Super + Paid KM's + Phone Allowance
• Accelerated career progression. Paid Training. Employee Benefits Program with discounts on Food, Clothing, Health and Well Being, Entertainment and more!

When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life?

For our Aged Care Workers, it’s with every customer, and on every shift. It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community. We are looking for just that person to join our KinCare team in the Ryde area.

Your day will include:

• Domestic Assistance: Cleaning the home of older people so they have a safe and beautiful place to live
• Helping our customers with meal preparation and shopping 
• Providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities

Why KinCare?

• We’re committed to improving the quality of life and wellbeing for our customers through tailored in-home care services. 
• Guaranteed hours close to home as a permanent part time employee.
• Your well-being is our priority! You can’t care for others if you don’t look after yourself.
• Extensive paid training and culture of continuous learning to ensure you know what’s expected and have the opportunity to learn.
• Accelerated learning programs to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3).
• Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
• Paid Km’s, phone allowance and discounts on your car maintenance.
• Free uniform and a shoe allowance.
• Support at every step of your employment journey with KinCare.

What do we look for in a Care Worker? 

• You care about assisting our aged community so they can live independently at home for longer. 
• You have a current P1 class or above Australian Drivers License and a registered vehicle – travel is part of the role.
• You don’t sweat the small stuff; sometimes your customer will be having a bad day or traffic delays you. You know not to take this personally and to shake it off before your next customer.
• You're available to work at least 3 days - Monday - Friday. No night or weekend work here.
• You're comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask your Manager for help. 

If you’re looking for an organisation that cares about you, apply today!

When you apply we will send you a link to a short online assessment from Vervoe so you can see what a day in the life of our Home Care Worker will be like. Before joining our team, we will be performing a National Police Check/Right to Work, functional fitness assessment on your behalf, as well as confirming evidence of COVID vaccination.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant