Administration Officer

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Part-Time (0.5 FTE)
• Office of Research
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 5
• Total Remuneration $47,809 to $53,780 pa (including salary of $40,399 to $45,445 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 Office of Research supports CQUniversity’s strategic research priorities by providing high‑quality governance, ethics, and compliance services. We work collaboratively with staff, students, and partners to enable impactful research, delivering expert advice and efficient administrative support across the research lifecycle!

As an Administration Officer, you will provide essential administrative support to the University’s research ethics function. This includes coordinating and processing ethics applications, maintaining accurate records, supporting site inspections and audits, preparing formal correspondence, and assisting the Ethics and Animal Welfare Officers. You will act as a key point of contact for enquiries, ensuring timely and accurate guidance is provided. This role suits someone who enjoys detailed work, collaborating with others, and contributing to ethical, high‑quality research operations.

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

• Demonstrated administrative experience, including preparing documents and reports, and maintaining accurate records and archives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to professionally engage with diverse clients across phone, email, and face‑to‑face interactions, including managing difficult enquiries with courtesy.
• Proficient in computer use, including strong knowledge of MS Office, email and database systems, and experience working with large corporate information systems.
• Completion of a degree; or an associate diploma with two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Understanding and experience in ethics operations and procedures (Desirable).

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, 11 January 2026

Please note, CQUniversity will be closed from Thursday, 25 December 2025, and will reopen Monday, 5 January 2026. For any vacancy-related questions or technical issues experienced during this time, please email the contact person listed below, and they will respond to you upon their return in the New Year. We wish you a safe and enjoyable festive season.

Job Requisition ID: 6835

Contact Details: 

Suzanne Harten

(07) 4923 2603

s.harten@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.

*Pro-rata for part-time employees

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