About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training (VET) provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. Our award-winning training is delivered on campus, online, and in the workplace to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies. By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce that is closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.
Your Opportunity
As a Simulator Operator, you will: * Provide simulation training services for mainstream accredited Maritime courses, commercial contracts, as well as specialist non-accredited programs. * Maintain and improve the simulation facility and its associated systems. This position reports to the Operations Manager, Maritime.
This is a Permanent, Full-Time opportunity
The position will be based primarily at Excellent Barrier Reef International Marine College - Cairns, however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses. Key Responsibilities * Maintain and operate a Kongsberg Ship Simulator and associated software and hardware. * Undertake operational simulator tasks across all mainstream and contract accredited and non-accredited delivery. This includes but is not limited to system pre-starts, loading and managing exercises, configuring the simulator bridges for delivery, shutting down and troubleshooting.



* Create simulator scenarios/exercises for students in consultation and collaboration with educators. * Contribute to improvement in business processes and practices to establish and maintain GBRIMC as a centre of excellence in marine simulation training. * Implement and follow policies and procedures relating to the maritime activities of the Kongsberg ship simulator. * Liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders including educators, students, clients and technical support personnel. * Database modification and maintenance, along with associated administration and record-keeping tasks. * Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the statutory requirements of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers 1978 (STCW) Regulations and other relevant legislation, current trends and product developments within the maritime industry. * Undertake research and development on matters relating to business functions. * Ensure day to day activities align with business operations. * Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Showing Initiative, Working Together, Focusing on our Customer and Taking Responsibility. How you will be assessed
The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities: * * Works both autonomously and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, project driven team.



* Demonstrate an understanding of maritime principles and electronic navigation. * Commits to achieving quality outcomes, keeps up to date with emerging technologies and implements relevant applications in appropriate settings, with the ability to network in appropriate forums. * High level written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise, consult and negotiate with a broad range of internal and external clients, with the added ability to relate technical issues. * Displays flexibility and responsiveness and has the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment. * Demonstrated high level ICT problem-solving skills. Highly Desirable Requirements * Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent. * Possession of maritime qualifications, preferably Deck or Watch keeping. * Evidence of experience and/ or training in a simulator or virtual environment. How to apply
If you're interested in this role, click the 'Apply' button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following: * A detailed resume; * A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and * The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor) Closing date: 23 September 2026
Job Reference Number: TQ2026-909
For further information, please contact:
Contact name: Brendan Sinnamon
Role: Operations Manager
Email: [email protected]

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