"Advancement Officer"

Job Description:

• Fixed-Term, Full-Time (until 18.09.2026)
• Global Brand and Marketing Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 4
• Total Remuneration $88,138 to $93,095 pa (including salary of $74,478 to $78,667 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

As an Advancement Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting CQUniversity’s alumni, advancement and philanthropy strategies through high-quality administrative and operational support. This is a fast-paced position where your organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities will be essential.

Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you’ll be maintaining records in the CRM, managing donor contracts, handling financial processes, and ensuring the integrity of data across multiple systems. You’ll also contribute to tailored reporting and communications that showcase the impact of philanthropic initiatives.

Success in this position will require strong customer service skills, a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement, and the ability to apply critical thinking to solve problems, improve processes and deliver accurate, timely outcomes.

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

• Experience in customer service, membership administration, sales, or marketing.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills, with a genuine enjoyment of building relationships and communicating with diverse stakeholders.
• Have strong attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills.
• Proficient in business software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc) and corporate systems.
• Familiarity with FinanceOne and/or SugarCRM software package (Desirable).

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, Thursday, 20 November 2025

Job Requisition ID: 6586

Contact Details:

Lisa Little
(07) 4930 9144
l.little@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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Posted: 07/11/2025