<p>Trinity Catholic College is seeking applications for the position of Presiding Officer who will liaise with the Leader of Learning - Curriculum and will be responsible for ensuring that the examinations are conducted efficiently and in keeping with the relevant NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) policies and procedures.<br /></p><p>The Presiding Officer will manage a large group of supervisors and coordinate rosters for the examination period. The successful applicant is employed by NESA to ensure the examinations are conducted in accordance with NESA’s Rules.<br /></p><p><b>The successful applicant will:</b><br /></p><ul><li>Liaise with the Leader of Learning – Curriculum concerning the set up and conduct of examinations.</li><li>Follow all directions which have been given by NESA in regard to security and administrative procedures.</li><li>Brief the supervisors before each examination to ensure they are aware of their duties and special arrangements.</li><li>Collect examination papers from the security centre and keep them secure until the commencement of the examination.</li><li>Oversee the conduct of the supervisors during the examination and during the packing session at the conclusion of the examination.</li><li>Ensure the policies and procedures for Special Provisions and Illness / Misadventure are followed.</li><li>Have a good knowledge of the Child Protection procedures and emergency evacuation procedures.</li></ul><p><b>The successful candidate will possess the following qualities:</b></p><ul><li>Mature interpersonal skills</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Patience</li><li>Empathy with young adults</li><li>Capacity to reduce anxiety and excitement in a situation which some examinees feel stressful</li><li>Engaging personality</li><li>&#34;Presence&#34; when speaking from the stage to a large group</li><li>Honesty and integrity of the very highest order</li></ul><p><b>Restrictions on Eligibility for Employment</b></p><ul><li>A person who has a child or near relative (including siblings, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or first cousins) sitting for the 2021 HSC examinations at any Examination Centre cannot be appointed as Presiding Officer.</li><li>Clerical staff, casual, relief, part-time or permanent teachers employed at Trinity Catholic College cannot be appointed as Presiding Officer to our Examination Centre.</li></ul><p><b>Salary</b></p><ul><li>The position will attract a salary to be determined by NESA.  </li><li>This appointment is full-time from mid-October to mid-November, 2021</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>Applicants for this position must have completed the Working With Children Check.</b></p><p><b>https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check</b></p><p><br /></p>