Business Support Officer

About this Opportunity

• Fixed-Term (until February 2027), Full-Time
• Finance Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton  
• Higher Education Worker Level 5
• Total Remuneration $95,618 to $107,560 pa (including salary of $80,799 to $90,890 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 CQUniversity’s Finance Directorate, where you'll contribute to key functions including financial monitoring and performance, procurement, purchasing, accounts management, and compliance. Our team supports internal and external financial management and reporting, ensures strong financial governance to support the University’s strategic goals, and drives innovation and commercialisation initiatives.

As a Business Support Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality administrative, financial, and project support across the entire business area. This dynamic position involves travel and diary management, organising events, coordinating communications, maintaining databases, supporting HR and procurement processes, and assisting with reporting and analysis.

If you’re someone who enjoys working across diverse tasks, values teamwork, and takes pride in making things run smoothly, we’d love to hear from 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
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Proven proficiency in computer operation, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and corporate information and financial systems. 
• Degree without relevant experience, or associate diploma with at least two years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience
• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to independently complete tasks, including researching and preparing documentation, managing manager’s affairs, and providing administrative support and advice.
• Proven communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills that demonstrate a strong focus on the provision of quality service to stakeholders.

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, Tuesday, 4 November 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 6436

Contact Details: 

Trisha Clifford

(07) 4930 9548

t.clifford@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.

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