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,
- be well-organised and have positive 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.

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📌 HSC Presiding Officer (Bankstown)
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