The College - Penrith, Australia - Western Sydney University

Description

Sydney Olympic Park/Parramatta City/100 George Street and Bankstown
Casual Eligibility List

About Us
The College is a not-for-profit company, wholly-owned by Western Sydney University. We operate across a number of campuses in Greater Western Sydney and provide pathways to University through English Language Programs, University Foundation Studies, Diploma Programs, and continuing professional development programs. The College is a passionate, vibrant workplace dedicated to changing students' lives through education. Like our parent institution, The College is committed to the goal of providing greater equity in, and access to, tertiary education.

About the role
An IELTS/OET Invigilator is responsible for the delivery and the supervision of the Listening, Reading and Writing Subtests of the IELTS (International English Language Testing system) and OET (Occupational English Test), including verification of candidate Identification and operation of the IAM (Identity Authentication Management) system in strict accordance with all relevant IELTS and OET policies and procedures. An Invigilator may also be required to conduct invigilation for the IELTS/OET Speaking Test.

The Invigilator is expected to ensure that all test candidates have the opportunity to sit the test under optimal conditions and according to the specific testing regulations for each test whilst ensuring that all test materials are kept secure at all times.

Tests are normally taken on Thursdays or Saturdays and the Writing, Reading and Listening tests are all taken on the same day. The fourth component - Speaking tests - can take place on the same day or on a Monday or Tuesday.

We currently have a need increase the number of our test invigilators and are seeking applications from persons interested in test invigilation. The role of an invigilator is to assist in the delivery of the test and to ensure the integrity and security of testing procedures.

About You
The successful applicants will have a high level proficiency in English – Certificate III or higher, demonstrated ability in the operation of computer and audio systems with basic trouble shooting ability, have a high level communication and inter-personal skills including the ability to confidently and respectfully deal with various situations that may arise and able to work in a high pressure work environment.

Relevant experience working in a testing environment would be advantageous.

Note - All approved applicants will be required to attend a half day training program.

For further information, please refer to the Position Description.

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, please apply ensuring that you clearly and concretely address each selection criteria.

Working with Children Check: As this position is expected to involve direct or unsupervised contact with children, and in accordance with legislative requirements, in order to commence working at The College, it is a requirement to obtain a "NSW Working with Children Check Clearance". The screening involves checking that you are not a 'disqualified person' as per the meaning of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. No disqualified person will be retained in or appointed to work in child related employment within The College.

Remuneration: Invigilator rate - $29.98 per hour

Why work here?
Western Sydney University, The College highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally.

Benefits
We value the contributions made by our staff and recognise that they underpin the enablement of our mission and values. In return, we offer:

• Inclusive culture

• 12% super contributions

• Multi-Campus opportunities

Position Enquiries: Jeffrey Brown, Test Centre Manager via email: or Aviva Cheng, IELTs Operations Coordinator via email:

Closing Date: 8:30pm on Monday 5 February 2024

To be eligible for this position you must provide evidence of your fulltime Working Rights in Australian at time of application.

Note - Applicants should note that an Eligibility List is a pool of suitably qualified people, whose expertise can be called upon in response to the English Test Centre needs. Inclusion on the eligibility list does not guarantee employment.

Note- Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted

Please attach with your online application two written references from Current or Former employers on Company Letterhead with your application (must be no older than 1 year)