At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate recruitment activities and build positive relationships across CQUniversity.
- Company: CQUniversity, committed to quality education for everyone.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 17% superannuation, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with a commitment to diversity and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in recruitment while supporting diverse talent at a leading university.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and attention to detail; HR or admin experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 99443 - 111863 $ per year.
Fixed-Term (until 31.01.2028), Full-Time
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 People and Culture Directorate provides a diverse range of human resources, industrial relations, payroll, superannuation and support services for staff across CQUniversity Australia. Join our Talent Acquisition team and play an important role in supporting recruitment across the University.
You will coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities through our SAP SuccessFactors system, build positive working relationships with stakeholders across the University, and provide advice on recruitment processes, policies and procedures to support a smooth recruitment experience for candidates and hiring managers. You will prepare engaging job advertisements, coordinate recruitment activities, review vacancy requests to ensure position details and approvals are correct, and prepare and issue employment documentation, including offer letters and employment contracts. Your work will help deliver efficient, consistent recruitment services and support the University's workforce needs.
If you enjoy working with people, keeping things organised and finding solutions in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you! You'll bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, initiative and a willingness to learn, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and build positive working relationships. Whether your background is in administration, customer service, recruitment or HR support, we'd love to hear from you!
Be Rewarded:
- 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
- 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at 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:
- Attention to Detail – Ability to interpret information, prepare accurate documentation and follow up on tasks.
- Communication & Relationships – Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams.
- Time Management & Prioritising – Ability to manage competing deadlines, stay organised and keep recruitment activities on track.
- Policy Interpretation & Advice – Ability to interpret policies, procedures and enterprise agreements, and provide clear, practical guidance to stakeholders.
- Advertising & Content Development – Ability to develop engaging job advertisements and tailor written content to different audiences.
- Initiative & Adaptability – Demonstrated initiative, a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Digital Skills – Confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems and digital platforms.
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.
Our Commitment to Inclusion: At CQUniversity, inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. We advance reconciliation through our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), First Nations Workforce Strategy and our First Nations Cultural Competency Framework, strengthening opportunities for First Nations peoples and embedding cultural respect across our organisation.
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.
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Monday, 16 November 2026
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.
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