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.