BMGS is seeking a 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 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 both the Trial HSC (31st July 2026 to 17th August 2026) and the entire HSC exam period (13th October 2026 to 5th 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.
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