HSC Presiding Officer (Chief Exam Supervisor)

Kambala is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Presiding Officer for the 2024 Year 12 Higher School Certificate (HSC) and International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations.  

The successful applicant is employed by NESA to ensure the examinations are conducted in accordance with NESA guidelines, while IB Examinations are conducted as per IB regulations

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

The role:

• Blocks of work: 5-16 August (HSC trials); 26 August - 6 September (IB mock exams); 11 October - 10 November (main exams)
• liaise with the Principal (or their delegate) concerning the set-up and conduct of the exams.
• follow all directions given by NESA/IB regarding security and administrative procedures (NESA/IB training will be provided).
• collect exam papers from the security centre and keep them secure until the commencement of the examination.
• manage a team of supervisors (rostering, briefing, and training).
• 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/IB policies and procedures regarding disability provisions and illness/misadventure applications.

The ideal candidate must:

• be 18 years or over.
• have a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment.
• be available for the entire exam period (per dates above)
• use their own vehicle 
• not have a relative (including children, siblings, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or cousins) sitting the HSC exams at any school.
• 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. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV and a brief covering note via the link provided.

We look forward to hearing from you!