Continuing, Full-Time
Corporate Services Division
CQUniversity Rockhampton
Higher Education Worker Level 5
Total Remuneration $95,618 to $107,560 pa (including salary of $80,799 to $90,890 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
Student Residences is responsible for delivering safe, supportive and well-maintained colleges across our Rockhampton and Mackay campuses, ensuring students live in an environment that supports their wellbeing and academic success.
As Residential Facilities Coordinator, you will coordinate day to day maintenance operations across our residential colleges. You will supervise contractors, oversee maintenance planning and preventative programs, support budget monitoring and ensure facilities, equipment and grounds are maintained to a high standard. Working under the direction of Student Residences Management, coordinating with internal stakeholders and service providers, you will help deliver compliant, efficient and responsive maintenance services.
We are seeking a proactive facilities professional with strong trade capability, sound WHS knowledge and experience coordinating contractors in a residential or similar environment. You will bring practical expertise, sound judgement and a commitment to maintaining safe, high quality living environments for students.
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
Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and safe work practices within a maintenance environment.
Experience contract management, including scoping works and coordinating contractors.
Demonstrated financial and quality management capability, including budget monitoring and reporting support.
Strong trade skills with the physical capacity to perform maintenance and grounds duties.
Proven ability to coordinate maintenance services, prioritise tasks and deliver high quality customer service.
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, 1 March 2026
Job Requisition ID: 6997
Contact Details:
Angela Horn
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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