About the role

Mater Education has an exciting opportunity for two Simulation Assistants to join the team in a permanent full-time position with one role based at South Brisbane and one role based at Springfield.

The Simulation Assistant role plays a vital role in supporting program faculty to deliver a range of simulation activities by ensuring the preparation, maintenance and logistic operations of simulation equipment and environments. This role contributes to the smooth operation of simulation services within Mater Education facilities.

Salary range: $31.24 - $33.68 (OO Level 2) per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

Promote and provide an effective and safe working environment by managing and maintaining the physical environment of the simulation areas under the supervision of the Simulation Leader. The main duties of the role will include:

• Prepare simulated environments, equipment and resources in accordance with activity requirements, including rooms, equipment, resources, consumables and documentation
• Coordinate with program faculty to understand specific simulation needs
• Dismantle the simulated environment ensuring all equipment is appropriately cleaned, checked and stored
• Utilise primary level technical proficiency to support aspects of equipment operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair for simulation resources
• Conduct simulation equipment preventive and scheduled maintenance, pre and post use inspection as per organisation and manufacturer’s instructions to ensure functionality and safety standards are maintained
• Order and maintain consumables, stores and simulation resources
• Keep accurate records of inventory levels and usage to ensure adequate supplies are always available
• Undertake administrative duties and maintain good working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

About you

To be considered for this role you must have:

• Familiar and experienced with a healthcare environment
• Experience in a simulation centre or simulation education (highly desirable)
• Sound understanding of simulation equipment and operation (highly desirable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills both written and verbal
• Proven ability to work effectively both individually and as a valuable contributor within a team environment

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Enhance your expertise and credentials with exclusive discounts on postgraduate certificates through our university partnerships
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close on Friday, 11th April 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.