"Maintenance Systems Officer"

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Facilities Management Directorate
• 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

CQUniversity’s Facilities Management Directorate is central to the effective operation of our campuses, managing physical assets with a strong focus on sustainability and reliability. We are seeking a Maintenance Systems Officer to provide technical and administrative support to the University’s Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Working under the direction of the Maintenance Systems Coordinator, you will support system enhancements, deliver user training, monitor data accuracy, and assist in coordinating routine preventative maintenance activities across the University.

In this role, you will contribute to testing system updates, documenting procedures, preparing reports from system exports, and engaging with stakeholders to support maintenance planning. You will also undertake physical audits of assets and spaces, requiring the ability to navigate campus environments and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high‑quality service delivery.

Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of CQUniversity’s infrastructure and asset management success.

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

• A strong understanding of, or the capacity to quickly develop proficiency in, University policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
• Awareness of asset types and basic infrastructure found in commercial environments, such as building services, underground services and structural elements.
• Ability to manage administrative tasks, analyse data, solve problems, and prioritise work while collaborating effectively to deliver solutions and meet deadlines.
• Current Open Manual Driver’s Licence (QLD).
• Associate diploma qualification with relevant experience, or equivalent education/training (Desirable).

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Internal Position Title: Maintenance Systems Officer

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 8 March 2026

Job Requisition ID: 6871

Contact Details:

Shae Davison
(07) 4930 9616
s.morgan@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.

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.