Maintenance and Operations Assistant

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Facilities Management Directorate
• CQUniversity Mackay
• Higher Education Worker Level 3
• Total Remuneration $77,094 to $85,897 pa (including salary of $65,146 to $72,585 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

Join our Facilities Management Directorate – In this hands-on role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our campuses remain safe, functional, and welcoming for staff, students, and visitors alike.

Every day will bring something new, from setting up events and relocating offices to maintaining buildings and keeping our grounds looking their best. You’ll work both independently and alongside a supportive team, tackling challenges with flexibility, initiative, and a commitment to great service.

If you’re the kind of person who takes pride in a job well done, enjoys variety, and loves keeping things running smoothly, this could be the perfect opportunity for 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
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Perform a wide range of tradesman assistance tasks under direction from a qualified tradesman and basic maintenance and servicing to tools and equipment such as mowers, whipper snippers and irrigation repairs. 
• Performing grounds maintenance duties as directed by the Operations Supervisor.
• Ability to perform a broad range of general services including coordinating office moves, furniture relocations, cleaning fleet vehicles, physical set up of special events/functions and basic grounds maintenance tasks as directed.
• Ability to work in compliance with Workplace health and safety regulations.

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 November 2025 

  
Job Requisition ID: 6573

Internal Position Title: Facilities Officer

Contact Details: 

Craig Farnell

(07) 4940 7529

c.farnell@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. 

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.

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.

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