Senior Officer, Simulation Centre

Deakin University; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site childcare

Gym facilities

Medical centres

Cafes

Accessible public transport

Parking

Generous leave entitlements

Parental leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

Deakin University in Warrnambool is seeking a Senior Simulation Officer to provide high-level technical and operational support for simulation-centre based teaching within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

Based in the Nursing and Midwifery Simulation Centre within the Health Precinct at Deakin’s Warrnambool Campus, you will plan, coordinate and deliver teaching while ensuring environments meet academic requirements and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist knowledge; or equivalent combination of experience/education.
• Experience in working in a Simulation Centre or Healthcare organisation.
• High-level computer skills, particularly Microsoft applications.
• Experience providing services and support in a large organisation.
• Experience providing professional advice and delivering outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Simulation Centre, including high fidelity suite, for timetabled practical classes, ensuring rooms are set up according to the academic staff requirements and instructions, and all equipment and consumable items are available
• Regularly assess consumable stock holdings and purchase, as required, appropriate equipment and consumable supplies required for nursing and midwifery simulation classes, as per University Finance process
• Run scenarios for the high-fidelity simulation clinical skills program as directed by Academic Unit Team staff with Simulation Centre Team leader
• Maintain and schedule servicing of specialised equipment as required manner complying with OHS policies and instruct staff and students on School OHS procedures
• Take personal responsibility and show initiative to meeting goals and objectives contributing to an inclusive team environment
• Actively participate and contribute to the University and Faculty OHS committees and coordinate School OHS inspections to meet University policy timelines

Skills

Simulation Centre experience

MS Office proficiency

Healthcare environment experience

Professional advisory experience

Education

Degree with relevant experience or equivalent

Job description

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

About The Role

The Senior Simulation Officer provides high-level technical and operational support for the delivery of simulation-centre based teaching within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

Operating under limited direction, the role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of teaching in the simulation centre, ensuring that teaching environments are set up according to teaching requirements, are safe, and aligned with academic requirements.

The Simulation Centre Officer position is based in the Nursing and Midwifery Simulation Centre within the new Health Precinct at Deakin’s Warrnambool Campus.

As a Senior Simulation Officer, You Will

• Prepare Simulation Centre, including high fidelity suite, for timetabled practical classes, ensuring rooms are set up according to the academic staff requirements and instructions, and all equipment and consumable items are available
• Regularly assess consumable stock holdings and purchase, as required, appropriate equipment and consumable supplies required for nursing and midwifery simulation classes, as per University Finance process
• Run scenarios for the high-fidelity simulation clinical skills program as directed by Academic Unit Team staff with Simulation Centre Team leader
• Maintain and schedule servicing of specialised equipment as required manner complying with OHS policies and instruct staff and students on School OHS procedures
• Take personal responsibility and show initiative to meeting goals and objectives contributing to an inclusive team environment
• Actively participate and contribute to the University and Faculty OHS committees and coordinate School OHS inspections to meet University policy timelines

To Be Successful, You’ll Have

• Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist knowledge; or equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training
• Experience in working in a Simulation Centre or Healthcare organisation
• High-level computer skills, particularly Microsoft applications.
• Experience providing services and support in a large organisation.
• Experience providing professional advice and delivering outcomes

PD-Senior Simulation Officer-590141.pdf

Applications for this position close on 8th November 2026

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.