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Campus Maintenance Officer (Painter)
full-time•Rockhampton•A$65k - A$72k
About this role
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
Looking for hands-on work where no two days are the same, CQUniversity is seeking a skilled and motivated Facilities Officer – Painter to join our Facilities Management team. This is a practical, people-focused role supporting the upkeep and presentation of our vibrant campus environment.
In this position, you will deliver a wide range of maintenance services with a strong focus on painting and surface preparation, while also supporting broader facilities operations across campus.
If you take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy working as part of a supportive team, and thrive in an active, varied role — we would 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 Occupational Health and Safety requirements and demonstrated ability to work in compliance with WH&S provisions.
- Knowledge, or ability to quickly acquire knowledge, of simple tasks involving labour, minor maintenance, minor workplace upkeep and limited grounds care skills.
- Completion of a trades certificate; or completion of year 12 with relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of experience and education/training.
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, 22 February 2026
Job Requisition ID: 6917
Contact Details:
John Saunders
(07) 49 232 273
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.
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What you'll do
- The Campus Maintenance Officer will deliver a wide range of maintenance services with a strong focus on painting and surface preparation. This role also supports broader facilities operations across the campus.
About Central Queensland University
CQUniversity is Australia’s largest regional university and is one of the nation’s most engaged and accessible universities, offering hundreds of education and training options from short courses, certificates and diplomas to undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degrees.
Established in Central Queensland, CQUniversity operates in more than 20 locations throughout many of Australia’s major cities and regional centres. We see CQUniversity students benefiting from the practical and industry-aligned courses, positive graduate outcomes and quality support services. CQUniversity’s personalised learning support, collaborative partnerships and award-winning teaching staff provide pathways for people from all walks of life, with a range of different learning options for students to succeed.
Local and International students study or train on-campus at locations including Brisbane, Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney and Townsville. A leading provider of distance education, CQUniversity also operates dedicated Study Centres and Partner Study Hubs for distance students to access facilities and support.
CQUniversity graduates have one of the highest employment rates and starting salaries in the country (The Good Universities Guide 2022), so you know you are not just receiving a quality education, but the next step in your career.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Central Queensland University pay for a Campus Maintenance Officer (Painter)?
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What does a Campus Maintenance Officer (Painter) do at Central Queensland University?
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