Teaching Fellow – Simulated Participant Program

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.

Teaching Fellow – Simulated Participant Program

Health Sciences and Medicine

Part-time 0.4 FTE/ 2 days per week, Fixed term for 12 months

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

· Free staff car parking

· Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#

· Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#

· Annual leave loading for continuing and fixed-term Academic staff

· Staff wellbeing program

· Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff

· Study assistance for staff and dependants#

· Corporate health and finance discounts

· Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services

· Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

About the Position

The Simulated Participant Program is an essential component of education at Bond University. Simulated Participants (SPs) are lay people who are trained to present various symptoms or concerns to a health professions student or practitioner. SPs at Bond are recruited from the community. They represent different parts of society, and vary in age, culture, language, ethnicity, and life experience. SPs are committed to making a difference in the education and communication skills of our future healthcare professionals.

The Teaching Fellow SP will work as part of a team of 4 Teaching Fellows. Key relationships of the role include the Simulated Participant Program Lead, Senior Curriculum Officer, Faculty academics, sessional and professional staff, and Simulated Participants, to facilitate the practical teaching across the Medical and Allied Health Programs.

Activities undertaken by this role include but are not limited to the following:

• Scenario design and authenticity, including moulage, special effects makeup, and adoption of other leading technical and educational initiatives to enhance the authenticity of teaching
• Professional development and training for Faculty educators and Simulated Participants.
• Quality Assurance activities to ensure subject content and material is of the highest standard.
• Research and development of novel teaching adjuncts, such as 3D printing or other creative modalities

The role will play a key part in coordinating and leading development of moulage and special effects makeup with SPs in their participation in Simulations, OSCEs and other assessments, above the day-to-day practical sessions that form part of each program.

About the Person

A Teaching Fellow must also have 4 years of tertiary education or equivalent.

The Teaching Fellow will bring to the position strong communication skills and creativity, as well as a commitment to education and providing students with the best experience in their learning journey. We are looking for someone who has creativity and skills related to special effects makeup or moulage, who is able to drive related research and development for curriculum and education.

Salary details

The salary for this part-time (0.4 FTE) position commences at $38,818.58 per annum (Full-time Equivalent is $97,046.45 per annum), plus 12% superannuation per annum.

Further information

Position-related enquiries can be directed to Jessica Stokes-Parish, Assistant Professor. Simulated Participant Program Academic Lead

How to Apply for this Position

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

• Teaching Fellow
• Selection Criteria

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

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Applications close: 11.59pm, Thursday 30 October 2025

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Employment Contract (BEC).

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