Facilities Coordinator

Overview

CQUniversity is looking for a Facilities Coordinator to join its Facilities Management Directorate at the Cairns campus. This continuing full-time role supports the smooth operation, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of the Cairns and Townsville campuses. The position sits at Higher Education Worker Level 4.

The total remuneration package is $91,663 to $96,819 per year, which includes an annual salary of $77,457 to $81,814, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.

CQUniversity is driven by the belief that quality education, training, and research should be accessible to all, regardless of background, location, or life circumstances.

What you'll be doing

This is a practical, hands-on role involving daily facilities and maintenance work across CQUniversity buildings in Cairns and Townsville. The successful applicant should be physically capable of meeting the demands of the role.

• Support the coordination of routine facilities maintenance, campus infrastructure, and contractor activity.
• Assist with general facilities operations such as office moves, room arrangements, and event setup.
• Carry out minor maintenance work, including painting, basic repairs, and lighting tasks, while assisting trades staff when needed.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including gardens, grounds, and other external spaces.
• Handle fleet vehicle reservations and maintenance support, and assist with equipment deliveries.
• Provide administrative support through invoice processing, reporting, and system updates.
• Help maintain workplace health and safety standards and compliance practices.

Rewards and benefits

Employees in this role can access a range of benefits, including:

• 17% superannuation, with the option to join an award-winning superannuation fund.
• 5.4 weeks of annual leave, plus 3 paid working days during the Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• 10 days of personal/sick leave and 5 days of carer’s leave.
• 7.25 hours of engaged service leave.
• Professional and career development opportunities.
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) of paid parental leave.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport.

What you need to bring

• Understanding of workplace health and safety management practices and legal requirements.
• Confidence using computer systems such as Microsoft Office, Building Management Systems (BMS), and Maintenance Management Systems such as Archibus.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, battery-powered tools, grounds equipment, and ladders, along with a working knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• A strong customer service mindset and the ability to build positive working relationships in a facilities setting.
• Good planning and organisational ability, with the capacity to work independently, prioritise effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
• A current manual driver’s licence.

Additional information

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 14 June 2026.

Job Requisition ID: 7393.

Contact person: Wayne Milsom.

Phone: 4923 2146.

Email: w.milsom@cqu.edu.au.

Applicants should submit a current CV or resume along with a 1–2 page cover letter outlining relevant skills, experience, and suitability for the position.

Visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as CQUniversity domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights, are encouraged to apply.

Reference keywords associated with the role include trades assistance, grounds maintenance, gardening, customer service, security, construction support, labouring, maintenance, property services, operations support, site coordination, carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, painting, landscaping, and HVAC assistance.