Reference number: 26336
Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
Remuneration: $111,341 to $120,557 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $94,084 to $101,872 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading).
Location: Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Space & facilities project delivery experience
- Facilities management, access control & logistics
- Stakeholder, contractor & vendor coordination
- C class Australian driver’s licence
- Forklift High-Risk Work Licence (training available)
- Commitment to equity, diversity & Indigenous Australian engagement
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Space and Facilities Officer to join Faculty Operations, Faculty of Science.
We are seeking a Space and Facilities Officer to join Faculty Operations within the Faculty of Science. This role is responsible for coordinating a broad range of space, facilities and logistical activities that support the Faculty's teaching, research and engagement environments. The position plays a key role in the delivery of faculty-led space development projects, including renovations, fit-outs, relocations, furniture upgrades and other workplace improvement initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and in accordance with University policies and procedures. The Space and Facilities Officer is required to develop effective working relationships across a broad range of faculty and university communities, as well as with external contractors, suppliers and service providers. The role provides operational support across space planning, facilities management, access control and logistics coordination, while maintaining accurate records, supporting compliance and audit activities, coordinating contractors and vendors, preparing reports and proposals, and contributing to the continuous improvement of processes that support safe, sustainable and effective faculty operations.
We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.
About us
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.
The Faculty Operations organisational area consists of Professional Staff providing operational support to the faculty, and includes Financial Management and Technical Services & Space Management. The Technical Services & Space unit comprises of the Space, Assets, Logistics and Technology support team, Chemistry and Physical Sciences technical support team and Earth, Environmental and Biological Sciences technical support team. Faculty Operations is led by the Director of Operations and is supported by the Senior Management Accountant and the Technical Services & Space Manager.
What you need to succeed
- Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of a degree in conjunction with relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated project delivery experience within the context of space and facilities development activities.
- Proven ability to prioritise tasks, critically evaluate systems and processes and work collaboratively in a complex and changing environment.
- Demonstrated high-level interpersonal skills to provide quality client service, including prompt and courteous client responses.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the cultural development of a team to achieve outstanding, team-based results.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.
- A current C class Australian driver’s licence is required. A High-Risk Work Licence (Forklift) is also necessary; however, training and certification can be arranged for the successful application.
Life at QUT
- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
- Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
Belong at QUT
We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.
As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.
We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.
At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it’s celebrated.
How to apply
Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.
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Job opens: 15-Sep-2026
Applications close: 28-Sep-2026 at 11.30pm
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