HSC Presiding Officer

Expressions of Interest - HSC Presiding Officer

Amity College is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Presiding Officer for the 2024 Higher School Certificate (HSC) examinations. 

The HSC Presiding Officer is a casual position responsible directly to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). The rate of pay for this position is $36.56 per hour.

Position information:

The Presiding Officer will liaise closely with the school and is responsible for managing the preparation, conduct, and supervision of the HSC exams. This includes managing a team of supervisors. 

The successful applicant will:
- Liaise with the principal 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 exam 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 any 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 (car) with comprehensive insurance to transport exam papers.
- 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 this school (paid or volunteer), including, but not limited to, clerical staff, casual, relief, part-time or permanent teachers, canteen volunteers, sports coaches, board members, or P&C 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 period (15 October 2024 to 8 November 2024).

Applications should include a short outline of relevant experience and a reference. Previous experience working in an educational setting would be an advantage.