Invigilator for Selective Education Placement Tests

About the Role:

Be part of a state-wide, high-stakes educational assessment team! The Department of Education’s Selective Schools Placement Test is a computer-based assessment delivered across NSW schools. We are seeking professional, reliable, and student-focused individuals to join our 2026 invigilation team.

We have multiple roles available to suit different experience levels:

• Chief Invigilator – Senior onsite leader managing all test centre operations and staff
• Lead Invigilator – Section-level supervisor supporting the Chief and managing a team of invigilators
• Invigilator – Frontline staff supporting students, monitoring exams, and ensuring procedural compliance

 Test Dates: 1–2 May, 8–9 May, 22 May 2026

Chief Invigilators: must also be available for Thursday bump-ins prior to each testing event.

Training: Mandatory paid online and face-to-face training

Key Responsibilities:

Chief Invigilator

• Lead all test centre operations and supervise the invigilation team
• Deliver team briefings and debriefings
• Coordinate with Department of Education and Janison Exam Management (JEM)
• Ensure all devices, systems, and examination materials are ready
• Monitor and resolve technical or procedural issues

Lead Invigilator

• Supervise invigilators in assigned sections
• Support student check-in, seating, and test delivery
• Conduct device and software readiness checks
• Monitor student behaviour and escalate issues to Chief Invigilator

Invigilator

• Guide students through check-in, seating, and examination procedures
• Monitor candidate conduct and examination compliance
• Provide basic technical assistance (logins, devices)
• Escalate incidents as required
• Manage examination delivery in separate rooms for students with approved adjustments for separate room invigilator
• Implement reasonable adjustments accurately and consistently
• Maintain a calm, supportive, and compassionate environment

 Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with primary school-aged children preferable
• Calm, professional, and attentive, with strong communication skills
• Comfortable using computer-based systems and following structured procedures. Technical confidence with exam software
• Leadership or supervisory experience for Chief and Lead Invigilator roles
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) – required
• Have no affiliation with tutoring or coaching schools/colleges
• Chief Invigilators: teaching qualifications desirable
• Prior experience in invigilating or supervising computer-based testing is highly desirable

We encourage applicants from remote and regional NSW, as testing will take place statewide.

Why Janison?

• Work on a high-profile, state-wide educational project
• Join a supportive and professional team
• Gain valuable experience in large-scale assessment operations
• Paid training and competitive hourly rates

 Application Process:

• Click 'Apply' and complete the application form, including all screening questions.
• If shortlisted, you'll receive a video questionnaire with scenario-based questions to complete.
• After reviewing your video questionnaire, we'll contact you to schedule an interview (via Microsoft Teams or in-person at our Ultimo office).

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