Working at CQUniversity

Join the School of Education and the Arts in this backfill opportunity supporting the VET Leadership team. As a School Administration Officer, you'll provide high-level administrative support to the Deputy Dean VET, Educational Team Leads and VET educators, ensuring efficient service delivery and compliance with University procedures.

You'll assist with a range of tasks including recruitment activities, timetabling coordination, committee support, student enquiries and document preparation. From maintaining accurate records and preparing reports to coordinating events and supporting process improvements, you'll contribute to the effective delivery of services across the team. This is a varied and fast‑paced role offering the chance to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative environment.

If you're organised, detail‑focused and enjoy working in a team environment, this is a great opportunity to contribute to the success of VET programmes at CQUniversity!

Be Rewarded

- 17% superannuation (with choice to join an award-winning superfund)
- Generous annual, personal/sick and carer’s leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)
- Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn University systems and processes quickly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of professional correspondence, reports and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high-level administrative and committee support in a busy environment.
- Excellent organisational, time‑management and problem‑solving skills, with ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proven stakeholder engagement and customer‑service skills, with ability to handle sensitive matters professionally and maintain positive working relationships.





Pre‑Employment Checks

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable).

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where its members can study, work and live free from gender‑based violence. In line with our organisational values and regulatory obligations, applicants may be required to declare any past or current allegations, investigations or findings relating to gender‑based violence.

The successful candidate may also be required to demonstrate that they meet the “fit and proper person” criteria as required under applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks (including ASQA requirements where relevant).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At CQUniversity, inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed regardless of background or ability.

Through our Disability‑Informed Action Plan we continue to enhance accessibility and inclusion across the University. As a recognised member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, we actively promote awareness and understanding of non‑visible disabilities, helping to ensure everyone can bring their whole selves to work and thrive.

CQUniversity is also committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive recruitment and selection process. The University will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment, selection, appointment and onboarding process to ensure people with disability can participate on an equal basis with others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post‑study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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