School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Casual position with an hourly rate ranging from $***** - $*****, plus superannuation of 12% (HEW Level 4) Based At the Mater Hospital, South Brisbane
About This Opportunity
Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team within the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work as a Casual Simulation Technical Assistant.
In this hands‐on role, you will support the delivery of high‐quality clinical simulation learning experiences for nursing and midwifery students.
Working alongside teaching staff and technical colleagues, you will help create an engaging, well‐prepared and safe learning environment where future healthcare professionals can develop their clinical skills.
As part of UQ's community of professionals creating change together, your contribution will directly support student success and teaching excellence.
Key responsibilities will include:
Assist with the preparation, restocking, set up and pack down of clinical skills sessions for students.
Assist with stocktakes of simulation equipment, assets and consumable supplies.
Ensure clinical simulation equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with established procedures.
Assist with equipment maintenance activities, identify defects and report issues within the clinical simulation environment.
Relocate simulation equipment and teaching resources between locations as required.
Support the efficient operation of the Clinical Simulation space to ensure teaching activities run smoothly.
About You
Demonstrated computing skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to rapidly develop knowledge of nursing and midwifery equipment, clinical supplies and simulation resources.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow direction, work independently and contribute positively within a team environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and resource management practices.
Well‐developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Flexibility to work designated weekdays in line with teaching timetables and operational requirements.
Experience working within a healthcare, simulation, education or training environment is desirable.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community,



you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as access to exclusive internal‐only vacancies and affordable parking from just $6.40 a day.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to chance.
We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.
Just let us know how we can help by emailing ****** or calling ***************.
Benefits and Perks
access to exclusive internal‐only vacancies
affordable parking from just $6.40 a day
generous leave provisions
17% superannuation
flexible working arrangements
health and wellness discounts
Other Information
Pre‐employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks, mandatory immunisations, First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks.
This may also include checks relating to gender‐based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
Applicants must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Applications close Wednesday 30 September **** at *****pm AEST (R-*****).
UQ Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high‐quality staff from a range of backgrounds.
Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.




We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.
The University of Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated.
We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.
At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia's leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide.
As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million).
Our state‐of‐the‐art facilities, libraries, and cutting‐edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth.
With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than **** staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries.
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Our comprehensive career services provide personalised guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals.
Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.
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📌 Simulation Technical Assistant (Brisbane)
🏢 UQ College
📍 Brisbane