Human Patient Simulation Officer

Company DescriptionEvery institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.Job DescriptionAs the Human Patient Simulation Officer, you will support the Schools in the Health Group to implement Human Patient Simulation for learning and assessment activities by recruiting and maintaining a pool of appropriate actors and providing them with training and support. This involves working with the Human Patient Simulation Coordinator, as well as academic and other professional staff across the Group.You will:

• Cast/identify human simulated patients appropriate to academic scenarios as required for learning and assessment activities across the Health Group.
• Orientate and train human simulated patients ensuring that they meet relevant standards and requirements.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of Human Patient simulated patients, their characteristics, and skills.
• Maintain positive and collaborative working relationships, and communicate effectively with key academic and professional staff, including Program Directors, Course Convenors, facilitators, School Managers, and other professional staff members, to ensure effective and timely delivery of authentic and effective Human Patient Simulation learning experiences, and when undertaking quality improvement initiatives.
• Support a team of sessional staff (expert human simulation patients) who provide quality Human Patient Simulation across the Group.
• Work with the Human Patient Simulation Coordinator to develop, implement, monitor, and maintain systems, processes, and procedures unique to the Human Patient Simulation program particularly those that focus on casting and verification of hours worked.
• Be a leading example of the principles and values embodied in the University’s Code of Conduct, and behave, act and communicate at all times to reflect fairness, ethics and professionalism.

This is a part time (60%), continuing position based at the Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.Salary range
The full-time equivalent base salary for HEW Level 5 position is in the range of $76,236 - $85,525 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range of $89,197 - $100,064 per annumQualificationsWhat matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.You will also have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant skills, knowledge, and a minimum of 3 years professional experience within the last 5 years.

Additional InformationAs a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s .Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the

) * Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.Further Information
For further information about this role, please contact Professor Andrea Bialocerkowski, Director - Micro-credentialing and Short Courses onFor further application and recruitment advice, please contact Esra Vollenhoven onFor application support, please contact People Services on and quote reference number REF4940QClosing date: Friday, 26 April 2024, 11.59PM AEST. All applications must be submitted online