School Administration Officer

About this Opportunity

• Fixed-Term (until 29.01.2027), Part-Time ( 0.5 FTE - 36.25hrs/fortnight)
• School of Education and the Arts
• CQUniversity Gladstone
• Higher Education Worker Level 5
• Total Remuneration (0.5 FTE) $46,416 to $52,213 pa (including salary of $39,223 to $44,121 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 an organised and proactive administrative professional with a passion for supporting students and staff? Join our dynamic team at the School of Education and the Arts and play a key role in ensuring smooth operations and high-quality service delivery.

Working alongside the Deputy Dean (Research), you will provide high-level administrative and operational support for our Research Higher Degree (RHD) students and academic staff. You’ll be a go-to contact for research and academic administration, helping streamline processes, solve problems, and deliver excellent service.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys making a difference behind the scenes. You’ll be a great fit if you’re tech-savvy, proactive, and committed to supporting both people and process excellence.

Be Rewarded

• 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
• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 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

• Knowledge and proficiency to effectively operate MS Office Suite, and business support software including word processing, spreadsheeting, database systems, CRM and email.
• Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of systems, policies, procedures, programs and requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer service mindset.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and solve problems with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team spirit.

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, Wednesday, 25 June 2025.

  
Job Requisition ID: 6137

*Pro-rata for part-time employees

Contact Details: 

Tracey Anne Woznitza

07 4150 7020

t.a.woznitza@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. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

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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