Residential Administration Officer

Posting Date: 16 Feb 2026

Type of Position: Continuing

Location: 

Rockhampton, QLD, AU

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Commercial Services 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

Are you a customer-focused administrator who thrives in a fast-paced, service-driven environment? Join our Commercial Services team and help deliver high-quality accommodation, catering and event support services that create positive experiences for students, guests and partners.

In this varied and hands-on role, you’ll provide essential administrative and operational support to help keep our accommodation and catering services running smoothly while contributing to continuous improvement across the business.

If you’re an organised, service-driven professional looking for a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from 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

• Understanding of contemporary office administration practices, and competency using computers including the Microsoft Office Suite and booking services software (e.g., StarRez or other accommodation bookings databases).
• Knowledge and understanding and/or experience providing customer service within an accommodation services (Motel/Hotel, etc.) environment and understanding of requirements relating to cleaning contracts and standards of service.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team-based work environment.

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, Monday, 02 March 2026 

Job Requisition ID: 7011

Contact Details:

Angela Horn

0447 497 614

a.horn@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.

#HEW4 || #LI-BE1 || #LI-Onsite || Stakeholder Relationships | Workflow Optimisation | Systems Integration | Data Accuracy | Revenue Controls | Cost Tracking | Vendor Coordination | Infrastructure Logistics | Asset Lifecycle | Inventory Forecasting | Compliance Reporting | Risk Awareness | Policy Adherence | Workflow Scheduling | Capacity Planning | Demand Management | Stakeholder Liaison | Business Continuity | Resource Allocation | Digital Platforms | CRM Systems | ERP Exposure | Financial Controls | Transaction Processing | Audit Preparation | Performance Metrics | Insights Generation | Change Initiatives