Carpenter

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Facilities Management Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 4
• Total Remuneration $91,663 to $96,819 pa (including salary of $77,457 to $81,814 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 Facilities Management team and play a hands-on role in maintaining and enhancing our Rockhampton campuses. We’re looking for a skilled Carpenter who takes pride in quality workmanship and can deliver maintenance and project tasks.

As a Carpenter, you will handle a variety of carpentry and building maintenance tasks—from alterations and cabinet making to painting, plastering, and room refurbishments. You’ll also support campus operations by working with maintenance teams and subcontractors on office moves, event setups, and general campus projects. You will also work both independently and under the direction of the Operations Supervisor while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of Australian building standards and safety requirements.

If you enjoy working as part of a supportive team and thrive in an active, varied role, we would 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
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Trade qualifications in carpentry or joinery.
• Knowledge, or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of computer maintenance systems (i.e. Archibus).
• Knowledge of Workplace, Health and Safety requirements and demonstrated ability to work in compliance with WH&S provisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively in a team-based environment and provide instruction and training to apprentices when applicable.
• Effective planning, organisation, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage urgent or unplanned work independently while meeting strict deadlines.

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, 19 May 2026

  
Job Requisition ID: 7285

Contact Details: 

John Saunders

(07) 4923 2273

j.r.saunders@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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