HSC Presiding Officer

Oxley College

BURRADOO, NSW 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 July 2023


The HSC Presiding officer is a temporary contract position responsible directly to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for the effective conduct of the HSC examinations at Oxley College.

<p>Oxley College is a well-established independent, co-educational, non-denominational K-12 day school in the beautiful Southern Highlands of NSW with 880 students. Bowral is approximately 75 minutes south of Sydney airport and central Wollongong. </p><p>At Oxley we have a fundamental belief in the education of the whole child. We seek to foster a learning environment that is dynamic, innovative and child-centred through the provision of high-quality learning and teaching. Students are encouraged to enjoy their learning and to apply it to their understanding of the world in all its complexity and of their individual place within it. </p><p><b>Position Summary:</b><br /></p><p>The HSC Presiding officer is responsible directly to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for the effective conduct of the HSC examinations at the College. </p><p>The successful applicant will liaise with the Director of Studies and Operations and will be responsible for managing the supervision of the HSC Examinations following the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) policies and procedures. This will include managing a small team of supervisors for the duration of the HSC Examinations. </p><p><b>Main Responsibilities:</b><br /></p><ul><li>Liaise with the Director of Studies and Operations concerning the set-up and conduct of the exams. </li><li>Follow all directions given by NESA regarding security and administrative procedures (NESA training will be provided). </li><li>Collect exam papers from the security centre and keep them secure until the commencement of the examination. </li><li>Oversee a team of supervisors. </li><li>Brief the supervisors before each examination to ensure they are aware of their duties and any special arrangements. </li><li>Oversee the conduct of the supervisors during the exams and the packaging of the papers at the conclusion of the examination. </li><li>Oversee students’ exam conduct. </li><li>Implement NESA’s policies and procedures regarding disability provisions and illness/misadventure applications. </li><li>Have a good knowledge of Child Protection procedures and emergency evacuation procedures.</li></ul><p><b>Essential Criteria: </b></p><p> </p><ul><li>Must be 18 years or over.<br /></li><li>Use their own vehicle with a comprehensive motor vehicle insurance policy. </li><li>Have working knowledge of common computer programs and tasks, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, emails, downloading documents. </li><li>Be well-organised and have good attention to detail. </li><li>Be able to effectively manage students and a team of supervisors. </li><li>Be available for the entire exam period (9 October 2023 to 3 November 2023) as well as various other days for pre and post organisation as set down by NESA.</li></ul><p>A person CANNOT be nominated for the position of presiding officer if:<br /></p><ul><li>They have a relative (including children, siblings, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or cousins) sitting the HSC exams at any school. </li><li>They have been recently employed by Oxley College (paid or volunteer). </li><li>They tutor students sitting the HSC exams. </li><li>Oxley College will nominate the successful applicant to NESA. </li></ul><p>Further information about the College and the position on offer can be located on our website.<br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>

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<p>Please visit the College website for further application guideline details: https://www.oxley.nsw.edu.au/about/employment/</p><p>Application submissions must address the essential criteria and contain a cover letter addressed to Business Manager, outlining relevant experience and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF format preferred).</p><p>Applications are to be emailed to <a href="mailto:hr&#64;oxley.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">hr&#64;oxley.nsw.edu.au</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

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