Maintenance Painter

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time (36.25 hours per week)
• Facilities Management Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton 
• Higher Education Worker Level 3 
• Total Remuneration: $74,849 to $83,396 pa (including salary of $63,249 to $70,471* 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. Open to an immediate start, this permanent position is ideal for someone with a solid background in maintenance painting, who takes pride in their work, and values safety and customer service. 

You’ll be handling a variety of painting tasks, including interior and exterior building painting, minor room refurbishments, and general campus maintenance. You’ll also contribute to grounds maintenance, event setup, and other hands-on jobs to keep the campus tidy, functional, and safe.

We’re after someone who can manage their own workload, works well in a team, and adheres to strict workplace health and safety requirements. If you’re reliable, adaptable, and ready to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to hear from you.

Be rewarded with

• Structured and supportive on-the-job training 
• 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
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance 
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• 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.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 23 February 2025

Job Requisition ID: 5395

*Pro-rata for part-time employees

Contact Details: 

John Saunders

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. 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.

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