The Town of Victoria Park is committed to being a people-focussed organisation that provides excellent customer service. Our service is adjusted to suit our customers’ needs, is valuable and is of the highest possible standard.
We aim to achieve this through the following customer service values:
Prompt attention
We will respond to your query in a timely fashion and keep you updated on progress.
Helpful attitude
We will be polite, courteous and professional and will treat you with respect, without personal bias.
Careful listening
We will seek to understand your needs before we take any action.
Problem resolution
We will take responsibility to address your needs and we will be accountable for an appropriate outcome.
Demonstrating appreciation
We will show gratitude when your needs are brought to our attention and we will actively seek feedback on your experience.
- We will keep our website and social media profiles up to date.
- Where possible, we will respond to questions asked on our social media channels within two hours during business hours. We will respond where possible after hours.
- We will keep up to date with best practice online service and community engagement trends.
- We will provide helpful and relevant information through all online channels.
- We will respond in a clear, concise manner using wording that is easy to understand and most appropriate for the situation.
- We will respond to correspondence within seven working days and keep you informed of the progress of your enquiry if any delays occur.
- We will confirm receipt of emails sent to the Town’s mailbox immediately and within eight working hours we will advise the officer or department responsible for your query.
- We will use the most suitable method of contact for a response, to ensure prompt service.
- We will answer your call courteously, professionally and identify ourselves by name.
- We will inform an appropriate officer when we are transferring your call so that you do not have to explain your query multiple times.
- We will endeavour to answer the telephone within three rings.
- We will inform you of any delays and offer to call you back.
- If you request a call back we will contact you within eight business hours.
- We will be professional, welcoming and attend to you as quickly as possible.
- We will be easily identifiable and wear a name badge so that you know who you are speaking to.
- We will be considerate of your privacy and confidentiality.
- We will provide you with information about what is happening within the Town and offer relevant available services to you.
We value all types of feedback including compliments, concerns or how we can look after you better.
If you would like to suggest ways in which we can assist you, or help us in recognising the good work of our staff, please complete the form included in this charter or contact us.
We define complaints as dissatisfaction with the services or products of the town, its contractors, or with the actions of employees or Council in the provision of those services or products.
A complaint is not an initial request for a service to be delivered.
A request for service is where you want the Town of Victoria Park to take action, for example:
- a barking dog
- a pot hole
- verge tree pruning
- illegal parking
If you wish to make a complaint please access the online form found on our website or send us an email or letter.
We will investigate anonymous complaints to the best of our ability but may have limitations in providing a resolution, so we ask that you please leave your contact details.
The Western Australian Freedom of Information Act 1992 gives you the right to apply for access to documents held by state public sector agencies which includes government departments, local authorities, statutory authorities and Ministers. This is commonly known as an FOI.
The Town of Victoria Park as an agency will:
- assist the public to obtain access to documents in the possession of the Town
- assist the public to ensure that personal information contained in documents are accurate, complete and not misleading.
For help on submitting an FOI application, or if you have any queries, please contact us.
The Town of Victoria Park is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities are able to access Council’s services, facilities, employment and information by providing them with the same opportunities, rights and responsibilities enjoyed by other people in the community.
For more information on the Town’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, including translation and interpreter options, please contact us.
This charter is available in alternative formats upon request.
- Provide us with accurate, complete information and documentation.
- Inform us promptly of any change of address, or name change.
- Participate in community consultation projects.
- Provide us with feedback and comments so that we can monitor and improve the quality and standards of our services.
- Understand that if a Town officer feels threatened, and are the subject of abusive language or behaviour, that they may stop the conversation immediately.
We value all types of feedback including compliments, concerns or comments on how we can look after you better.
If you would like to suggest ways in which we can assist you, or help us in recognising our staff, please complete this form.
What is a complaint?
If you would like to make a complaint, we define this as:
Dissatisfaction with the services or products of the Town and its contractors, or with the actions of employees or Council in the provision of those services or products.
A complaint is not an initial request for a service to be delivered.
What is a request for service?
A request for service is where you want the Town of Victoria Park to take action, for example:
- a barking dog
- a pot hole
- verge tree pruning
- illegal parking
These can be made by filling out a service request form.
Filling out this form
We will investigate anonymous complaints to the best of our ability but may have limitations in providing a resolution, so we ask that you please leave your contact details.
Complaints can also be made by letter or email. Our contact details are available on the Administration Centre page.
If you require assistance in completing this form, please contact us on 9311 8111 or email admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au.
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