Maintenance Officer / Painter

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time (36.25 hours per week)
• Facilities Management Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 3
• Total Remuneration $77,094 to $85,897 pa (including salary of $65,146 to $72,585 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading) *Junior rates may apply.
• Equivalent Hourly Rate: $41.79 to $46.57 per hour

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’s Facilities Management Directorate is looking for an experienced Painter to join our Rockhampton Campus team. This permanent position is well suited to someone with a strong background in maintenance painting, who takes pride in delivering quality work and values safety and customer service.

You’ll be responsible for a variety of painting tasks, including internal and external building painting, minor room refurbishments, and general campus maintenance. You’ll also support grounds maintenance, event and room setups, and other practical duties that help keep the campus tidy, functional, and safe.

We’re looking for someone who can manage their workload, work well within a team, and follow workplace health and safety requirements. If you’re reliable, adaptable, and ready to contribute, we’d love to hear from you! Immediate start available.

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

• Proven experience as a painter.
• Knowledge, or ability to quickly acquire knowledge, of simple tasks involving labour, minor maintenance, minor workplace upkeep and limited grounds care skills.
• Open Manual Driver’s Licence.
• Manual handling and physical activity are inherent requirements for this position. A suitable level of physical fitness and health is a requirement and must be maintained.
• Blue Card (Working with Children), or willing to obtain.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

The internal title for this position is Facilities Officer Painter.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 5 April 2026

Job Requisition ID: 6917

Contact Details: 

John Saunders

(07) 49 232 273

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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