Maritime Simulator Operator - Training & Tech Lead

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE Queensland in Cairns seeks an AO4 Simulator Operator to maintain and operate the Kongsberg Ship Simulator for mainstream and contract training. You will create scenarios with educators and support maritime training programs, ensuring compliance with STCW and related standards. Based at GBRIMC Cairns, you may work across campuses as required.

The role reports to Operations Manager, Maritime, and is a permanent, full-time position with a focus on excellence in marine simulation training.

Qualifications

• Understanding maritime principles and electronic navigation.
• Experience with ICT problem-solving in complex systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate a Kongsberg Ship Simulator and related software/hardware.
• Undertake operational simulator tasks across delivery modes and contract types.
• Create simulator scenarios in consultation with educators.
• Contribute to process improvements to establish GBRIMC as a centre of excellence.
• Follow policies relating to maritime activities of the ship simulator.

Skills

Maritime principles

Electronic navigation

ICT problem-solving

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Deck/Watch keeping maritime qualifications

Simulator/virtual environment training

Tools

Kongsberg Ship Simulator

Job description

TAFE Queensland in Cairns seeks an AO4 Simulator Operator to maintain and operate the Kongsberg Ship Simulator for mainstream and contract training. You will create scenarios with educators and support maritime training programs, ensuring compliance with STCW and related standards. Based at GBRIMC Cairns, you may work across campuses as required.

The role reports to Operations Manager, Maritime, and is a permanent, full-time position with a focus on excellence in marine simulation training.