AddressPosition Information
Edmund Rice College is seeking applications for the position of Presiding Officer for the 2024 Higher School Certificate (HSC) examination periods. The HSC Presiding Officer is a casual position responsible directly to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
The Presiding Officer will liaise closely with Edmund Rice College and is responsible for managing the preparation, conduct and supervision of the HSC exams. This includes managing a team of supervisors.
The successful candidate will:
- Liaise with the Director of Studies concerning the set-up and conduct of the exams
- Follow all directions given by NESA regarding security and administrative procedures (NESA training will be provided)
- Collect exams papers from the security centre and keep them secure until the commencement of the examination
- Brief the supervisors before each examination to ensure they are aware of their duties and and special arrangements
- Oversee the conduct of the supervisors during the exams and the packaging of the papers at the conclusion of the examination
- Implement NESA’s policies and procedures regarding disability provisions and illness/misadventure applications
The Presiding Officer must:
- Be 18 years or over
- Have a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment
- Use their own vehicle with a comprehensive motor vehicle insurance policy
- Not have a relative (including children, siblings, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or cousins) sitting the HSC exams at any school
- Not have been recently employed by the College (paid or volunteer). This includes (but not limited to) clerical staff, casual, relief, part-time or permanent teachers, canteen volunteers, board / advisory members or P&F members
- Not tutor students sitting the HSC exams
- Have working knowledge of common computer programs and tasks, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, emails, downloading documents, etc.
- Be well-organised and have good attention to detail
- Be able to effectively manage students and a team of supervisors
- Be available for the entire exam periods below:
- HSC Trials – Monday 5 August 2024 to Monday 19 August 2024
- HSC – Tuesday 15 October 2024 to no later than Friday 8 November 2024
The Process
Applications are to be submitted through www.edmundricecollege.nsw.edu.au by 22 March 2024.
The appointment of a successful candidate is conditional and based on the successful completion of all pre-employment screening, including child-related employment and reference checks.
