Casual – Exam Supervisors

The Exams Team at the University of Western Australia are recruiting for several casual Exam Supervisors to assist our Exams Team in providing the best possible environment for UWA students to sit their exams.

The Exams Team is part of Student Life and is responsible for administering all centrally administered exams.

Exam Supervisors at UWA play a key role in ensuring our exams sessions are run consistently, professionally, and seamlessly.

As an Exam Supervisor you will be responsible for following established procedures for monitoring students, including assessing, and responding to instances of misconduct, room set-up, verification of student identity, and distributing, collecting, and reconciling completed exams papers.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure good working knowledge of and compliance with examination rules and procedures including completing compulsory training.
• Setting up, monitoring, and packing down of exam sessions in accordance with the established UWA procedure, including specific materials and instructions for each exam, as directed. Some lifting will be involved, trolleys are provided.
• Communicate key information such as exam rules and regulations to students.
• Escorting students during the examination as required.
• Report any examination or student related incidents according to the procedures detailed in the UWA Exam Invigilator’s Handbook.
• Adhering to policies and procedures related to the conduct of exams, understanding and complying with the UWA policies and procedures that govern the conduct of University employees.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of exam invigilation at UWA.

Knowledge, experience, and skills required:

• Demonstrated interpersonal sensitivity and the ability to deliver high quality student-focused service in a stressful and at times high-pressure environment.
• Physical fitness and mental alertness to ensure consistent provision of exam facilitation whilst being required to stand/walk for several hours at a time and walk up and down exam venues, some with tiered stairs.
• Proven flexibility and adaptability to an ever-changing, complex service environment with a diverse range of tasks.
• Ability to understand and apply policies and procedures as required.
• Computer literacy skills including basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and the ability to send/receive emails, and complete online forms. Most communication with the Exams Office will be by email. You will be expected to use the UWA online forms and the Exams Portal for providing your availability to work, checking, and agreeing to your work roster and completing online training.

Desirable:

Experience within a similar role at a University or school.

Ongoing Casual availability during UWA examination periods in May/June and October/November.

Remuneration:

• The general casual hourly rate is $31.40, Level 2, Step 01 (rate effective as of 1 July 2024)
• In addition, Casual rates for professional and general salaries incur a 25% loading, plus employer superannuation contributions at the superannuation guarantee rate.
• Weekend penalty rates will apply for casual work conducted on a Saturday.
• This appointment will be on a casual basis with the potential for recurring seasonal work.

How To Apply:

Review the above brief Position Description. Please submit a current CV, and a cover letter, clearly stating your availability.

Only applicants who are available to work from 31^st May to 14^th June 2025 will be considered at this time. Applicants must have minimum of 8 available days within the 2-week exam period to be considered for this role.

Please note, current UWA students are not permitted to apply.

Specific enquiries may be directed to [email protected]

Closing Date: 17^rd January 2025 5PM (AWST).

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.