The Royal Children's Hospital

Simulation Assistant

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $34.52/hr  •  Townsville, AU (Onsite)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

About the role

Mater Education has an exciting opportunity for a Simulation Assistant to join the Education team at Mater Private Hospital Townsville The successful applicant will be offered permanent part-time employment, working 16 hours per week

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 per hour plus 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 successful in this role, you will bring experience and skills that include:

  • Experience working in a healthcare environment (desirable but not essential)
  • Exposure to simulation-based education (desirable but not essential)
  • Equipment cleaning and routine maintenance
  • Stock ordering and imprest system management
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively, contributing positively within a team environment

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, and at Rockhampton, we keep things personal and local. Here, we are a community-based hospital, and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton, you’ll be part of a tight-knit and purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

  • Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
  • Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
  • 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
  • Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Thursday 28th May 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater 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 ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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