<p>The Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta is looking for a temporary Presiding Officer to manage the administration and supervision of the 2021 Higher School Certificate written examinations at Penola Catholic College, Emu Plains.</p> <p>You will be employed through NSW Education Standard Authority (NESA) for the period 12 October to 4 November 2021 as well as various other days for pre and post organisation as set down by NESA.</p> <p>Presiding officers must not have a friend or close relative sitting the HSC at any school or be an employee of the school.</p> <p>Presiding officers must be available for the entire exam period.</p> <p><strong>Presiding officers must:</strong></p> <ul type="square"> <li>have a valid Working With Children Check clearance for employment</li> <li>use a vehicle with comprehensive motor vehicle insurance policy</li> <li>be available for the entire exam period</li> <li>have intermediate working knowledge of common computer programs, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, emails, downloading documents</li> <li>be well-organised</li> <li>have a good attention to detail</li> <li>be able to effectively manage students and a team of supervisors.</li> </ul> <p>Presiding officers manage the exam supervision and conduct of HSC exams at a school. Working closely with the principal or their school delegate, a presiding officer’s duties broadly include:</p> <ul type="square"> <li>managing a team of supervisors</li> <li>managing students’ exam conduct</li> <li>working closely with the school to manage set-up of exam areas</li> <li>checking and organising exam materials before and after each exam</li> <li>managing conduct of approved disability provisions for students</li> <li>follow NESA’s administrative and security procedures.</li> </ul> <p>A current CV must be submitted with two professional referees.</p> <p><strong>The Organisation</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment across 83 primary and secondary schools and within early learning and out of school hours care centres in Western Sydney.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CEDP’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.</p> <p dir="ltr">CEDP promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Successful Candidates for all positions at CEDP must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian <a href="https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check">here</a>.</p>