HSC Presiding Officer

Rissalah College is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Presiding Officer for the 2026 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 $36.50per hour. 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 an email address and mobile phone and 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 (13 October 2026 to 5 November 2026). • Be physically able to handle heavy exam materials and stand for long periods. Applications should include a short outline of relevant experience and a reference. Previous experience working in an educational setting would be an advantage.