Posting Date: 28 Jan 2026
Type of Position: Continuing
Location:
Rockhampton, QLD, AU
About this Opportunity
* Continuing, Part-Time ( 0.5FTE hrs/fortnight)
* School of Education and the Arts
* CQUniversity Rockhampton
* Higher Education Worker Level 5
* Total Remuneration $47,809 to $53,780 pa (including salary of $40,399 to $45,445 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 the School of Education and the Arts and provide high-level administrative support to the VET Leadership team. As a School Administration Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting the Deputy Dean VET, Educational Team Leads and VET educators, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with University policies and procedures.
You'll assist with a range of tasks including recruitment activities, timetabling coordination, committee support, student enquiries and document preparation. From maintaining accurate records and preparing reports to coordinating events and enhancing processes, you'll help ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services across the team. This is a varied and fast-paced role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative environment.
If you're organised, detail-focused and enjoy working in a team setting, this is a great opportunity to contribute to the success of VET programs at CQUniversity.
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
* Demonstrated proficiency with the MS Office Suite and business support software, with the ability to quickly learn relevant policies, procedures and organisational systems.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, time‑management and problem‑solving skills, with the capacity to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
* Experience liaising effectively with staff and stakeholders, handling complex or sensitive matters while maintaining positive client relationships.
* Ability to deliver high‑level administrative support, including preparing detailed documents and reports, managing client enquiries, and providing professional secretarial and committee support.
* Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience, with desirable knowledge of University systems such as EMPower, AIMS, Finance One, Student One, SONIA, CRM and Moodle. (Desirable)
Position Description
Apply today for a career that changes lives
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday, 12 February 2026
Job Requisition ID: 6931
Contact Details:
Tracey Woznitza
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.
* Pro-rata for part-time employees
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