"First Nations Simulated Participants (Multiple Positions)"

Casual Appointment

Reference number: 134331786

About the position

As Australia’s first private not-for-profit university, Bond University has earned an international reputation as a leading independent university. Imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow’s professionals, Bond offers a personalised, transformational and deliberately different student experience.

• Join a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to excellence in higher education
• Build relationships with students, faculty, and staff across campus
• Central and vibrant Robina based campus with free parking

Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including: 

• Free staff car parking
• Staff wellbeing program
• Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
• Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position which is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Bond University Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine provides education to students in health degrees including Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics and Occupational Therapy. Bond has a personalised teaching model with emphasis on providing small class sizes as often as possible, and for clinical students this may be in a “simulated” or “role play” environment where students can learn or demonstrate a skill. 

A Simulated Participant is a well staff member who portrays a patient (simulated patient), family member or client to meet the objectives of the simulation. Simulated Participants engage in providing feedback to the learner. 

Simulated Participants will partner with various programs in teaching for a variety of educational activities. The names of these activities reflect the level of involvement and training required, such as History Taking or Physical Examination Skills. 

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine welcomes applications for the position of Simulated Participant within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, who will be an integral member of the team.

About the person

The successful candidate will:

• Identify as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander
• Have the ability to act in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner.
• Demonstrate a high level of communication skills and a positive attitude
• Demonstrate performance skills to the requirements of the simulation
• Give quality feedback to student health professionals as directed by the tutor
• Show ability to build positive relationships with diverse teams
• Commitment to the Bond University Strategic Plan

Previous experience as a Simulated Participant or in simulated settings is favourable.

Salary details

The hourly rate for this position is $49.70 (inclusive of 25% casual loading) plus 12% superannuation per annum. 

Additional information

Position related enquiries can be directed to Dr Jessica Stokes-Parish, Simulated Participant Program Academic Lead, at jstokesp@bond.edu.au

Application and submission details

For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria.

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Please ensure your application includes:

• A current resume
• A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description above

For current Bond University staff, apply directly via HR Connect, log in with staff credentials, from the Home dashboard select Careers, select the role and apply.

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Applications close: 11:59 PM, 31 December 2026.

This is an Identified position. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide a Certificate of Aboriginality, or other documentation confirming your identity from a recognised community organisation.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.

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