SimLab Interactor
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Job Summary
About The Team
The School of Education is a collaborative and supportive team delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs across our Perth (South Street) and Mandurah campuses. We are committed to creating an engaging and enriching learning environment equipping students with access to some of the best learning and development resources in the state. Our team is passionate about preparing future professionals and takes pride in working together to support student success.
Your New Role!
We are seeking 2x Casual SimLab Interactors to join our team. As a Simulation Interactor you will play a key role in delivering immersive real-world training scenarios by operating digital avatars. Your performance will help create authentic engaging interactions that support simulation-based learning across multiple industries.
Key Responsibilities:
Interpret and perform a range of avatar archetypes often portraying multiple characters simultaneously to deliver engaging simulated training experiences.
Maintain consistent high-quality performances to ensure a seamless and credible SimLab user experience.
Set up and manage the Interactors Operations room for each session ensuring all systems are ready and functioning effectively.
Maintain a reliable connection between the Operations room and the SimLab classroom environment.
Collaborate with the SimLab team and academic staff to support the delivery of effective training outcomes.
Please refer to the Position Description for further details.
What We Offer You!
This casual role attracts a competitive casual rate of $46 p/hr $57 p/hr inclusive of 25% casual loading plus 12% employer superannuation contributions.
Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with world-class facilities along with a variety of benefits including:
Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement effective July 2026
Employee Assistance Program
On-campus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information check out our benefits and services page!
Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -
A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
Your most recent resume (CV)
What youll bring to the role:
Demonstrated background in Performing Arts.
Qualified SimLab performer with certification through the Murdoch training program.
Proven experience as a performer ideally within a simulated or training environment with demonstrated skills in puppetry roleplay or improvisation-based performance. A combination of these techniques is highly desirable to support the delivery of dynamic and engaging simulation scenarios.
Ability to work collaboratively with the SimLab team and academic staff.
Strong technical aptitude and confidence working with relevant systems.
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Sian Chapman Acting Head of School of Education and quote JR105365 as the reference.
Applications Close on 10 June 2026 (11:59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
About Company
Murdoch was the second university established in Perth, Western Australia and has achieved a five-star rating for overall satisfaction, inclusiveness and employability by the QS Stars Assessment 2024, placing it among some of the leading universities in the world.
