Higher Education Worker Level 5 - Facilities Management

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Facilities Management Directorate
• CQUniversity Sydney
• Higher Education Worker Level 5
• Total Remuneration $99,443 to $111,863 pa (including salary of $84,031 to $94,526 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

CQUniversity’s Facilities Management Directorate (DFM) plays a key role in maintaining safe, functional and well-presented campuses. Join our team in a hands-on role supporting our Sydney and metro campuses, where you will coordinate daily maintenance, assist with minor projects and work with contractors to maintain safe and efficient campus operations.

The successful candidate will have the physical capability and readiness to meet the demands of the position. Your duties will include:

• General maintenance and repairs (painting, minor carpentry, basic plumbing and lighting fixes).
• Use of hand tools, battery-operated equipment and ladders.
• Furniture moves, room setup and campus event support.
• Coordinating and supervising contractors and maintenance works.
• Supporting campus security systems (access control and CCTV).
• Monitoring maintenance schedules, work orders and budgets.
• Maintaining records in the Maintenance Management System (Archibus).
• Administrative tasks, including data entry, invoice processing and reporting.

We are seeking a proactive, organised team player with strong communication skills who enjoys balancing active work with coordination duties.

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at 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

• Knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety management strategies and legislative requirements.
• Knowledge in the use of computer systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, Access Control/CCTV System (Integriti) and Maintenance Management System (Archibus).
• Demonstrated understanding of a range of financial and quality management functions including assisting with the preparation of forecast reports and quality assurance processes.
• Basic handyman/trade skills, knowledge and physical capability to perform operational duties using hand and battery-operated tools: maintenance, repairs, furniture and equipment moves and other physical tasks as required individually and in a team.
• Ability to manage and foster a customer service culture and apply communication and negotiation skills when liaising with a wide range of customers and colleagues.
• Current manual Driver’s Licence.

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, 31 May 2026

 Job Requisition ID: 7272

Contact Details:

Wayne Milsom

(07) 4923 2146

w.milsom@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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