Maritime Simulator Operator (Kongsberg)

TAFE Queensland; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE Queensland is seeking a Simulator Operator to provide simulation training for mainstream Maritime courses and contracts, using the Kongsberg ship simulator and related systems at GBRIMC Cairns. The role involves maintaining the facility, creating scenarios, and collaborating with educators to deliver high-quality maritime training.

Based at Great Barrier Reef International Marine College—Cairns with potential work at other campuses, the position reports to the Operations Manager, Maritime

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
• Possession of maritime qualifications, preferably Deck or Watch keeping.
• Experience or training in a simulator or virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate a Kongsberg Ship Simulator and related software/hardware.
• Undertake simulator tasks across delivery including pre-starts, loading, configuring bridges, and troubleshooting.
• Create simulator scenarios/exercises in collaboration with educators.
• Contribute to improving GBRIMC as a centre of excellence in marine simulation training.
• Follow policies relating to maritime activities of the Kongsberg ship simulator.
• Liaise with educators, students, clients and technical support.
• Database modification and maintenance plus admin/records tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of STCW Regulations and related maritime legislation.
• Undertake R&D on business functions.
• Ensure day-to-day activities align with business operations.
• Promote values: Initiative, Working Together, Focus on our Customer, Taking Responsibility.

Skills

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Maritime principles

ICT problem solving

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Maritime qualifications (Deck or Watch keeping)

Tools

Kongsberg Ship Simulator

Simulation software

Job description

TAFE Queensland is seeking a Simulator Operator to provide simulation training for mainstream Maritime courses and contracts, using the Kongsberg ship simulator and related systems at GBRIMC Cairns. The role involves maintaining the facility, creating scenarios, and collaborating with educators to deliver high-quality maritime training.

Based at Great Barrier Reef International Marine College—Cairns with potential work at other campuses, the position reports to the Operations Manager, Maritime