2026 Business Administration Traineeships

About this Opportunity

• Fixed-Term (12 months), Full-Time (Monday to Friday – 36.25 hours per week)
• Commencing February/March 2026
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Traineeship Rates Apply (Miscellaneous Award 2020)

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

CQUniversity is seeking expressions of interest for aspiring and enthusiastic candidates to provide administration assistance while undertaking a Business Administration Traineeship, studying towards a Certificate III in Business Administration over a one-year duration.

As a Business Administration Trainee, you will undertake a range of administrative functions in one of CQUniversity’s departments to ensure the operational activities within the organisation run smoothly and effectively.

Your positive attitude, willingness to learn and strong customer focus will ensure you are successful in securing one of these exciting opportunities. Take the first step towards your building your administration career and apply today.

Benefits of working at CQUniversity

• Supportive work environment with on-the-job training and mentoring. 
• Flexible work/life balance.
• 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

• Interest in business administration in the higher education sector.
• Ability to commit to the completion of required study and work simultaneously.
• Willingness to take on tasks as directed by supervisors.
• Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Passion for providing quality customer service.

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, 30 November 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 6572

Contact Details: 

employment@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant 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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