Project Officer

43 minutes ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia 110fa81d-eda6-464c-ab2a-778c2a09d431 Full time $46,704 - $50,501 per year

About this Opportunity

  • Fixed-Term (2 years) Part-Time ( 0.5FTE hrs/fortnight)
  • School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences.
  • Higher Education Worker Level 6
  • CQUniversity location negotiable (Excluding Southeast Queensland)
  • Total Remuneration $55,270, to $59,526 pa (including salary of $46,704 to $50,301 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

The FISU Healthy Campus Project is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of students and the wider campus community across all dimensions of health. During their academic journey, students often face challenges that can impact their physical, mental and social well-being. To help them build and sustain healthy, balanced lifestyles, campuses must foster an environment that actively supports and encourages positive choices.

We're looking for a driven and well-organised professional with strong administrative capabilities to take on the role of Project Officer – Healthy Campus. You'll play a key role in planning and delivering health and well-being initiatives across our university's footprint. This initiative is closely aligned with our SPORT Strategy 2025–2028: "Movement Changes Lives".

This opportunity offers valuable hands-on experience in health promotion, stakeholder engagement, and strategic project delivery. If you have a strong background in operational support and coordination and want to contribute to a transformative project, we encourage you to apply.

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

  • Proven experience in project management, including planning, prioritising, and delivering outcomes on time.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to collaborate across internal and external networks.
  • High-level written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and document preparation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and corporate systems, with the ability to quickly learn university procedures.
  • Relevant qualifications and/or experience in technical, administrative, or project-focused role (desirable)

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, Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Job Requisition ID:6690

*Please note interviews will not be conducted until the New Year.

Contact Details:

Fabio Serpiello

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.

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.

*Pro-rata for part-time employees

HEW6 ||#LI-CP1 ||#LI-Hybrid ||Keywords: Project Management | Stakeholder Engagement | Campus Initiatives | Strategic Planning | Excellent Communication | Reporting | Health and Wellbeing | Coordination Support | Sport Strategy | Wellness Initiatives | Program Management | Strategic Project Delivery |

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