Project Officer/Campus Planner

About this Opportunity

• Fixed Term (3 years), Full Time
• Facilities Management Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton 
• Higher Education Worker Level 7
• Total Remuneration $113,224 to $123,474 pa (including salary of $95,676 to $104,338 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

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Project Officer/Campus Planner to join the Facilities Management Directorate at CQUniversity. We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience in both project management and infrastructure planning to work as part of a team of project management professionals to support the core business of the University. 

This full time position is based in Rockhampton and is an ideal opportunity if you are seeking to further your skills and experience in the project management field. The Project Officer/Campus Planner will work across projects and/or planning proportionate to the ongoing demands of the project team's portfolio.

You will bring to this position your understanding of project management frameworks/systems, standard construction activities in major infrastructure, building and civil construction disciplines and applied understanding of built assets and infrastructure. In this position you will work with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, and will utilise your excellent interpersonal and communication skills to negotiate mutually agreeable outcomes for all parties. 

Be rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund) 
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance 
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Position Requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of the professions of architecture, engineering, urban planning and design, quantity surveying, and construction management, and their inter-relationships in delivery of the construction and maintenance of the built environment.
• Sound understanding of standard construction activities in major infrastructure, building trades & civil construction disciplines.
• Understanding of project management frameworks/systems (e.g. Project Management Body of Knowledge or other systems).
• Proven ability in site management, program and project scheduling, risk analysis, contract management, cost estimating and financial management, and project reporting.
• Proven ability to communicate, consult and advise stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally, specifically in relation to facilities project delivery, and proven success in negotiating win-win outcomes.
• Excellent written communication skills including the ability to prepare tender recommendations, submissions, planning and design proposals, reports, and briefing papers.

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, Thursday 2 May, 2024

Job Requisition ID: 4471

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.

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.