Simple complaints are increasingly resolved by AI chatbots in many teams. Complex and escalated complaints that need empathy and judgement tend to stay human-led.
Median pay
A$1,414 a week
Education
Year 12 + experience
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate. Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
Key employment and risk indicators for Complaints Handler in Australia.
Complaints Handler
Our code 541112-c · Customer Operations
High AI exposure (75/100)
AU employment
TBC
Salary band
A$58,000 to A$75,000
Typical level
Certificate II or III (ABS skill level 4)
Simple complaints are increasingly resolved by AI chatbots in many teams. Complex and escalated complaints that need empathy and judgement tend to stay human-led.
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