The Role

We are seeking an experienced Customer Service Team Leader to drive excellence across our ANZ Customer Service operations at Baxter. In this role, you will lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring exceptional service delivery, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in supervising performance, resolving complex issues, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance the overall customer experience.

About You

You are an engaging and people-focused leader who brings energy, empathy, and accountability to everything you do. You naturally build trust with your team, creating an environment where individuals feel supported, motivated, and empowered to perform at their best.

You’re highly organised and excel in a dynamic environment, balancing competing priorities while maintaining a strong attention to detail. With a proactive mindset, you don’t just manage operations—you look for ways to improve them. You’re comfortable analysing data, identifying trends, and turning insights into practical actions that enhance service delivery.

Above all, you have a strong enthusiasm for delivering outstanding customer experiences and understand the critical role customer service plays in business success. You take ownership, lead by example, and continuously strive to raise the bar for both your team and the wider organisation.

If you’re passionate about leading teams, improving processes, and delivering outstanding customer experiences, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact across a dynamic regional operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and lead a team of customer service representatives to reach service quality and customer happiness objectives
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide mentoring and feedback, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Handle and resolve advanced or complex customer complaints promptly and professionally
• Assess workload and adjust prioritisation to meet service level targets
• Identify and implement initiatives to improve efficiency, service quality, and customer experience
• Monitor key performance indicators (e.g., schedule adherence, service levels) and provide regular reports and insights to management
• Assist in developing and managing departmental budgets, ensuring accurate tracking of expenses
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align customer service strategies with broader business objectives.
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Key Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent proven experience
• 3-5 years of experience in customer service, ideally within healthcare/pharmaceuticals or medical devices
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong ability to build trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with CRM and ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP)
• Prior working knowledge of pharmaceuticals or medical devices is highly desirable
• Experience in service center platforms and metrics (e.g., Genesys, Five9, RingCentral, Avaya, etc.)
• Experience in Project management and Lean processing methodology
• Strong attention to detail and adaptability to new systems and processes
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritise competing demands
• Flexible schedule availability, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
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