Facilities Assistant

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Facilities Management Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 2
• Total Remuneration $71,288 to $73,073 pa (including salary of $60,240 to $61,748 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 team as a Facilities Assistant at CQUniversity!  We are seeking a proactive and versatile individual to provide essential support across your designated campus.  You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our campus facilities by performing minor, short-term tasks to support the day-to-day functions of each department.

This role requires someone who is adaptable, able to work independently or as part of a team, and capable of responding to varying needs across the campus.  You will contribute to the overall effectiveness of facilities maintenance and be an integral part of our dynamic team, assisting with a wide range of duties to ensure best possible environment for students, staff and visitors.

If you’re looking for a hands-on, varied role with opportunities to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply!

Be Rewarded

• 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
• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 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

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, cleaning equipment and the ability to correctly identify and use chemicals.
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, simple tasks involving labour, minor maintenance, minor workplace upkeep, limited grounds care skills and pick-up and delivery practices.
• Basic understanding of occupational health and safety, quality assurance, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination as applied in the working environment.
• Completed Year 12 without work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

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 February 2025 

  
Job Requisition ID: 5681

Contact Details: 

Owen McIlwraith

0409772533

o.mcilwraith@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. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

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.