Probe CX

CBA Hardship - Hardship Consultant

Probe CX  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Hybrid)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

At Probe Group, we're powered by passion, driven by curiosity, enriched by a purpose to do it better. We work hard and love a good challenge (or multiple). With clients spanning across the Pacific and Asia, we’re no stranger to thinking big and working with innovative minds to achieve great success. We are dedicated to doing things better than the day before, and our exponential growth is living proof that we have stayed true to this ethos. At Probe, expect to think differently, challenge the norm and find your purpose.

Are you a compassionate communicator with a knack for problem-solving? We are looking for several dedicated individuals to join our team in Melbourne as a Customer Service Representative. In this role, you will provide critical assistance to customers navigating financial stress and vulnerability, ensuring they receive respectful, empathetic, and compliant support.

Key Details

  • Full-time hours (38 hours per week), working 5 days per week, Monday to Saturday.
  • Location: 485 Latrobe Street Melbourne CBD: Hybrid working model (Onsight during training to gather relevant equipment from CBA Head Office and once every fortnight)
  • Commencement Date: Monday, 23rd November 2026.
  • Fixed-Term Contract until 30th November 2026
  • Operational Hours: Rotating shifts scheduled exclusively between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM, Monday to Saturday
  • Special Training Schedule Note: Your initial 4 weeks of training 9am to 5pm will be delivered entirely remotely after an initial on-site day to collect secure corporate hardware equipment. You may also need to spend your first couple weeks in the office for support.
  • Please note: A stable, reliable, and private internet connection is required. We are unable to support Starlink or shared/hotel-style building internet connections for this role.
  • A professional WFH setup as well.
  • Australian-based role.

The Role

As a Hardship Customer Service Representative, you will assist banking customers experiencing financial vulnerability and hardship. You will handle inbound calls, outbound support, and two-way messaging through the banking app. Responsibilities include evaluating customer situations across multiple loan accounts (home loans, personal loans), applying active listening and empathy, utilizing CRM tools, and adhering to compliance guidelines. Candidates must demonstrate high conflict resilience, strong critical thinking, excellent written and verbal communication, and at least 6 months of contact center experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Empathetic Engagement: Use vulnerability-aware, patient communication to support customers experiencing acute financial stress, personal hardship, or revolving credit difficulties.
  • Accurate Documentation: Multi-task efficiently to capture clear, audit-ready interaction notes while simultaneously navigating data entry requirements across dual-laptop system interfaces.
  • Compliance: Follow strict policy guidelines, established delegation matrices, and regulatory procedures related to financial customer vulnerability.
  • Process Adherence: Ensure "first-time correctness" by applying correct system processes, escalating complex complaints on our core applications, and completing required validation checks.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with Team Leaders and support functions like QA and Training to actively develop your skills and optimize customer outcomes.

What you'll bring

  • At least 6 months of previous contact center or call center experience (essential).
  • High emotional intelligence, empathy, and conflict resilience.
  • Strong written communication and typing skills for digital channels.
  • Ability to work full-time hours across rotating shifts from Monday to Saturday (8am–9pm window).
  • Must be based in or near Melbourne to collect work equipment during week 1.

Why Join Us?

  • Access our comprehensive mental health and well-being resource platform (Sonder), empowering you with regular check-ins, confidential support, and clinical advice to stay balanced and thrive.
  • Access to everyday lifestyle savings: From technology, phone bills, fuel, and groceries to fashion, restaurants, and entertainment. Our employee benefits provider Flare can help you save every day with well-known brands.
  • Participate in fun group activities like Pizza/takeout days, Office Pajama days, and celebrate holidays and seasonal festivals in the office with food and games.
  • A respectful, inclusive, and ethical workplace culture that values integrity, honesty, and mutual support

How to Apply?

Click on ‘Apply Now’. Need adjustments for accessibility needs throughout our recruitment process - please let us know. We’re happy to accommodate.

About Probe

Probe CX firmly believes that the strength of our company lies with the diversity and talent of our people. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces individuals of all races, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds.

We provide space for everyone, embracing different perspectives, making room for opportunities for each individual to thrive. Join us in celebrating you and your 100% authentic self!

Probe CX is a global business of 9,000 team members. We believe in combining human expertise with technology to deliver exceptional results. We are a digitally-enabled and data-driven company, but first & foremost we are people-purpose led. Our team members are instrumental in delivering on our promise to provide a human touch to every interaction.

Please ensure you have the approval of your Manager to apply. If you are working in a Contact Centre, please get the approval of your Contact Centre Manager before you apply.

Probe CX

About Probe CX

Probe CX is a global customer experience organisation focused on creating environments where digitally-enabled CX thrives. A part of Probe Group, we enhance experiences with the right blend of people and technology to help our clients achieve their CX transformation goals. Partnering with organisations across more than 11 industries, our solutions help unlock trapped CX value.

We create meaningful interactions that exceed expectations through our digitally-powered, people-first approach. Rooted in a culture of diversity, accountability and respect, Probe CX designs scalable, end-to-end CX solutions by understanding the challenges of our clients, their employees and their customers.

From managed and outsourced services to intelligent automation and workforce transformation, our teams drive tangible results for businesses of all sizes. With over 40 years of experience building socially responsible and sustainable CX solutions, we are the partner of choice for next-generation driven CX.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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