Administration and Facilities Assistant

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Rural Clinical School Full-time, permanent position Base salary will be in the range $77,545 - $82,218 + 17% super (HEW Level 4) Based at our Rockhampton Hospital location About This Opportunity Join a purposeful, collaborative learning community and play a vital role in supporting future rural and regional doctors. Based at the Rural Clinical School Central Queensland Learning Community in Rockhampton, this position provides high‑quality administrative, facilities and student accommodation support that underpins a positive, safe and well‑coordinated environment for students, staff and visitors. Working closely with the Facility Coordinator, you will be a trusted point of contact, known for your professionalism, initiative and commitment to service excellence, contributing directly to the smooth day‑to‑day operations of the Clinical Unit and the student experience. Key responsibilities include: Coordinating facilities and student accommodation support, including maintenance requests, routine inspections, stakeholder liaison and health and safety compliance. Delivering high‑quality administrative and reception services, including meeting coordination, event logistics, recordkeeping and financial administration in line with University policies. Supporting the Clinical Skills Program through equipment preparation, stock monitoring and coordination with Clinical Skills Educators and supervisors. Contributing to a welcoming, inclusive and well‑organised learning environment by supporting onboarding, inductions and continuous improvement across facilities and operations. About You A relevant diploma or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience, with demonstrated capability in administrative or facilities-based roles. Proven experience coordinating facilities, accommodation or building operations, with the ability to manage maintenance activities and stakeholder enquiries effectively. Strong organisational skills, enabling the management of competing priorities, deadlines and operational demands while maintaining a high standard of customer service. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise professionally with students, staff and external providers. A solutions-focused mindset, supported by sound problem-solving skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Demonstrated adaptability and reliability, with the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a small, service-oriented team. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available. Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, and salary packaging. Interested? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Phillip Moffat at p.moffat@uq.edu.au For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the 'About You' section. Other Information Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks and mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion . We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623. Applications close Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65278). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 30 June 2026