Casual Examination Supervisor (Expression of Interest)

• Academic Services Division

• HEW level 1.1

• Multiple casual positions (Expression of Interest)

• Job Reference - R-21619

About This Opportunity  

Examination Supervisors play a key role to ensure that all students have the opportunity to sit examinations under optimal conditions according to University assessment and examination policies and procedures.

Hours of work are based on a rostered shift allocation – Monday to Saturday – and subject to University requirements.

Please note that you are not eligible to apply for this role if you are a current coursework student at UQ, or any other institution. Higher Degree Research students are eligible.

Duties:

The duties of an examination supervisor can be physically demanding. Supervisors are required to walk throughout a room, stand for prolonged periods and negotiate stairs in some rooms. Due to the physical nature of the position, a reasonable standard of fitness is required.

Duties and responsibilities of an Examination Supervisor include, but are not limited to:

• marshall students and direct them to seats.

• attend to student enquiries.

• verify student identification.

• collect attendance forms and examination papers.

• sort attendance forms in alphabetical order by student surname.

• monitor student conduct during examinations.

• lift items of up to 5kg.

• ensure students are not in possession of non-permitted materials.

• operate basic AV equipment and computers in examination venues.

• reconciliation of examination scripts and other examination materials.

• Other duties as reasonably directed by the Chief Supervisor or Senior Administrative Officer, Examinations.

After sufficient experience as an Assistant supervisor, staff may be assigned as a Chief Supervisor. Chief Supervisors are required to work under the direction of the Examinations Manager to ensure the efficient and effective conduct of examinations. Chief Supervisors are paid at HEW 3, Level 1.

Duties and responsibilities of a Chief Supervisor include, but are not limited to:

• mark and reconcile the student roll.

• accurately reconcile completed exam scripts for collection by academics or return to Examinations section.

• allocate assistant supervisors to areas/sections of responsibility in the examination room.

• accurately complete written reports on the conduct of each examination.

• contact academics and/or Examinations with queries or corrections on examination papers.

• lift items of up to 5kg.

• Communicate with Examinations through Microsoft Teams using an iPad device or a PC.

• Oversee and operate basic AV equipment and computers in examination venues.

• Other duties as reasonably directed by the Senior Administrative Officer, Examinations or Manager, Examinations.

This role is subject to The University’s Code of Conduct .  

About Examinations

Examinations are responsible for all aspects of centrally coordinated examinations and related processes, production and publication of the examination timetables; and contributes to the development of policy and procedures relating to assessment and examinations.
  

About You

We are looking for reliable Examinations Supervisors to ensure students undertake examinations under optimal conditions according to University assessment and examination policies and procedures.  No previous education or experience is required for the role. Staff will receive routine supervision and structured on the job training.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated interpersonal sensitivity and the ability to deliver high quality customer focused service in a 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.

• Flexibility and adaptability to a changing and complex service environment.

• Team player.

• Committed and reliable.

• Technology proficiency and computer literacy skills including the ability to send/receive emails, operate basic AV equipment, complete online forms and training modules.

• Ability to interact with students from diverse backgrounds in a professional manner. This includes but is not limited to students from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds or students with a disability.  

• Be available to work from Monday to Saturday during examination periods.

You are not eligible for this role if you are a current coursework student at UQ, or any other institution. Higher Degree Research students are eligible.

What We Can Offer  

 This is a Casual position at HEW 1.1. The pay will be $36.17 per hour (including casual loading) plus super of up to 10.5%.

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ  and review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-2021 .  

Questions?  

To discuss this role please contact Examinations ([email protected]).

For application queries, please contact [email protected]  stating the job reference number in the subject line.  

 Want to Apply?  

All applicants must supply the following documents:  

• Cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria  (please mention your location preference between St Lucia, Gatton or Both campuses in your cover letter)

• Resume  

To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels, including direct email, will not be accepted.  

Please note that intakes for this role are scheduled periodically based on business demands. Submitting an expression of interest means you will be considered for the next intake. Applicants who submit their resume and cover letter addressing the criteria will be considered for shortlisting when the next intake begins. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the recruitment process.

The University of Queensland is committed to ensuring all candidates are provided with the opportunity to attend the panel interviews, however, for those candidates who are unable to attend in person, video interview options will be available.     

Other Information  

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion .  We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity , LGBTQIA+ , cultural and/or linguistic , Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples , or people with a disability . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected]  

If you are a current employee of the University, or hold an unpaid or affiliate appointment with the University, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.