Campus Administration Officer

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Office of Vice-Chancellor and President
• CQUniversity Gladstone
• Higher Education Worker Level 5
• Total Remuneration $92,833 to $104,427 pa (including salary of $78,446 to $88,243 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

The Vice-Chancellor and President’s Division is responsible for driving strategic leadership and operational support across all CQUniversity campuses, including stakeholder engagement, project coordination and campus operations management.

As a key member of the Campus Operations team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of campus operations. Your primary objective will be to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Campus Coordinator and campus staff. This includes coordinating campus communications, managing facilities-related matters and assisting with event planning, financial processes and project administration.

We are seeking a proactive and solutions-focused professional with strong organisational skills and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. Your ability to build strong working relationships, manage competing priorities and confidently use a range of business systems will be essential. You will provide accurate policy and procedural advice, manage campus records and support continuous improvement initiatives.

At CQUniversity, you will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to fostering an inclusive and effective working and learning environment across our regional and metropolitan campuses.

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

• Proven ability to organise work, manage competing priorities and coordinate projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills with a demonstrated commitment to delivering quality customer service.
• Experience providing high-level administrative support, including event coordination, exams, facilities management and financial processes.
• Proficiency in using corporate business systems and software for reporting, data management and operational tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify process improvements, solve problems and work collaboratively within a distributed and dynamic team environment.

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, 13 July 2025. 

  
Job Requisition ID: 6189

Contact Details: 

Jo-Anne Watson

0437 687 529

j.m.watson@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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