Maintenance Systems Administration Assistant

Posting Date: 24 Feb 2026

Type of Position: Continuing

Location: 

Rockhampton, QLD, AU

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Facilities Management Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 3*
• Total Remuneration $77,094 to $85,897 pa (including salary of $65,146 to $72,585 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 keeps our campuses running smoothly, looking after buildings and equipment with a focus on sustainability and reliability. We’re looking for a Maintenance Systems Administrative Assistant, to provide hands-on support for everyday maintenance system management tasks, helping our team keep the campus safe, efficient, and well-maintained.

In this role, you will extensively update records and data in the Facilities Asset Management Archibus System, respond to enquiries, prepare documents, and help the team stay organised. The work is straightforward and routine, giving you the chance to make a real impact by keeping things running efficiently.

You’ll work closely with the extended Facilities team, learning the ropes while contributing to a supportive, team-oriented environment. Some light physical tasks around campus may be required, but the main focus is helping the team stay on top of their workload.

If you enjoy helping others, staying organised, and being part of a busy team, this could be the role for 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

• Proven experience using office software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Microsoft Publisher) to support accurate data entry and routine reporting.
• Basic understanding of campus buildings and infrastructure, or the ability to pick this up on the job.
• Comfortable handling routine administrative tasks, keeping records up to date, managing workload, and working with others to solve problems.
• Current Open Manual Driver’s Licence (QLD).
• Relevant experience or study in administration or facilities, including working knowledge of Facilities Management Systems (e.g. Archibus) (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, Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Job Requisition ID: 7084

Contact Details: 

Tanya Buckley

(07) 4923 2780

t.buckley@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. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

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.

*Junior Rates may apply.

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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