Future Students Assistant

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Global Brand and Marketing Directorate
• CQUniversity Cairns
• Higher Education Worker Level 4
• Total Remuneration $88,138 to $93,095 pa (including salary of $74,478 to $78,667 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Are you passionate about events, marketing, or community outreach and ready to make a real difference? Join our team to support CQUniversity's Future Students strategy.

In this role, you will organise and participate in a range of activities, including school visits and on and off campus events, designed to spark interest in CQUniversity’s VET and Higher Education pathways. You will engage with diverse audience - such as school students, influencers, and non-school leavers through presentations and outreach initiatives that raise aspirations toward further education. Additionally, you will build strong relationships with schools, community groups, and industry while contributing to targeted programs.

Key responsibilities include delivering engaging communications across multiple channels, maintaining accurate records in the CRM system, supporting program evaluation, and representing CQUniversity at careers and recruitment events across Queensland and beyond.

If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is dedicated to supporting future students in achieving their education goals, we want to hear from you!

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund) 
• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Experience in customer service, sales, marketing, education or similar.
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking, group presentations and high‑quality written communication.
• Strong organisational capability, with attention to detail, effective time management, problem‑solving skills and proficiency in business software and corporate systems.
• Knowledge in the use of computers including a range of business support software (e.g., word processing, excel, corporate information systems, email etc.) and using customer relationship management/large corporate information systems.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 11 January 2026 

Please note, CQUniversity will be closed from Thursday, 25 December 2025, and will reopen Monday, 5 January 2026. For any vacancy-related questions or technical issues experienced during this time, please email the contact person listed below, and they will respond to you upon their return in the New Year. We wish you a safe and enjoyable festive season.

Job Requisition ID: 6852

Contact Details: 

Laura Rowley

(07) 4037 4710

l.rowley@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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