Facilities Officer

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Facilities Management Directorate 
• CQUniversity Mackay 
• Higher Education Worker Level 3
• Total Remuneration $74,849 to $83,396 pa (including salary of $63,249 to $70,471 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading) *Junior rates may apply 
   

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

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our Facilities Management team at our Mackay campus, providing a wide range of general support services to ensure prompt and reliable assistance across the University.

In this role, you will assist with office moves, event setup, furniture relocation, and equipment delivery across the University. You will support other campuses as needed and provide assistance to tradespeople, including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians. Your responsibilities will also include general maintenance tasks such as painting, lock repairs, changing light bulbs, and Test and Tag. You will help maintain the campus grounds by operating equipment like tractors, mowers, and whipper-snippers to keep the campus neat and tidy. Additionally, you will clean and maintain fleet vehicles and perform minor servicing of tools and equipment. 

If you have a strong work ethic, enjoy hands-on tasks, and take pride in maintaining safe and functional spaces, we encourage you to apply. 

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*
• No night shifts – local work
• 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 building maintenance, general services, including office moves, event setup, and assisting tradespeople.
• Proficiency in computer systems and knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) compliance.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage urgent tasks.
• Physical fitness for manual tasks and willingness to work in areas requiring hearing protection.
• Open Manual Driver’s Licence (mandatory). 

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, 23 March 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 5742

*Pro-rata for part-time employees

Contact Details: 

Aaron Hardman

0428 013 874

a.j.hardman@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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