
FACILITIES ASSISTANT
CQUniversity
Posted 4 days ago
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
We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on team member to support the daily operations of our Rockhampton campus grounds and facilities. In this varied role, you’ll assist with grounds maintenance, event setups, minor repairs, furniture relocations, and fleet vehicle cleaning – providing all-round support to ensure a clean, safe, and functional environment for staff, students, and visitors.
You’ll be adaptable, reliable, and ready to pitch in wherever needed – whether it’s mowing lawns, helping tradespeople, or making sure spaces are ready for campus events. Working both independently and alongside a supportive team, you’ll play a key role in keeping our campus looking its best.
If you're hardworking, enjoy the outdoors and enjoy variety in your day, 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
Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport
Position Requirements
Ability to perform a range of basic labour tasks, including minor maintenance, general upkeep, limited grounds care, and collection/delivery duties – or the capacity to quickly learn these tasks.
Awareness of workplace health and safety practices, as well as an understanding of quality assurance, equal employment opportunity, and anti-discrimination principles in the workplace.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, delivering responsive and courteous customer service.
Completion of Year 12 with no prior work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Open Manual Driver’s Licence.
Position Description
For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description on the CQUniversity Careers Site.
Apply today for a career that changes lives
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 29 June 2025
Job Requisition ID: 6139
*Junior rates may apply.
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.
Keywords: General Maintenance | Campus Operations | Groundskeeping | Building Services | Handy Person | Property Services | Operational Support | Repairs | Trades Assistant | Labourer | Building Maintenance | Site Support | Workshop | Facilities Technician | Grounds & Maintenance | Repair Work
About CQUniversity
CQUniversity Australia has been on a phenomenal trajectory since 2009. A focus on excellence, engagement and equity has led to remarkable growth in student numbers, new courses, new campuses, infrastructure, research impact and reputation has seen the University emerge as one of Australia’s truly great Universities. Find out more about our vision and values.
Originally founded in Rockhampton in 1967 as the Queensland Institute of Technology (QIT) Capricornia, it was awarded full university status in 1992, and now has more than 30,000 students spread across 25 campuses and locations Australia-wide. This reach has firmly established CQUniversity as one of the largest universities based in regional Australia, with campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Noosa, Perth, Rockhampton, Sydney and Townsville. Along with these campuses the University also operates study centres in Broome, Busselton, Charters Towers and Karratha, and delivers programs in Cooma and Geraldton thanks to partnerships with the respective University Centres in those communities.
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