About the role
Mater Education has an exciting opportunity for a Simulation Assistant to join the team in a permanent full-time position based at South Brisbane.
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: $32.02 - $34.52 (OO Level 2) per hour plus 12% 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?
When you join Mater Education, you're joining an organisation with a proud reputation for excellence in education and healthcare. We offer the opportunity to make a genuine impact while working alongside passionate, supportive colleagues who are committed to helping students succeed.
You'll enjoy:
- A collaborative and values-driven culture.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
- The chance to influence and improve the student experience.
- Meaningful work that supports the future healthcare workforce.
You’ll also be joining the wider Mater Group, which means access to:
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
Applications close on 28th July 2026 Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater Education offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.
Mater Education ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
Ready to join a team that helps shape the future of healthcare education?
Apply now and become part of Mater Education, where every application is the beginning of someone's career, and every interaction makes a difference.
