The School
Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys’ school of about 2000 students (Years 5 to12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. The School maintains a 150-year strong tradition of academic excellence, extensive cocurricular activities and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students.
Job Description
About the role
We are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented Invigilator to support the smooth and fair conduct of school examinations. The role involves supervising students during assessments, ensuring exam protocols are followed, and maintaining a calm and focused environment. This position is ideal for someone with strong observational skills, a professional demeanor, and a commitment to academic integrity.
This is a casual role, aligned with the school’s exam schedule, offering a supportive team environment and meaningful contribution to student success.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure examinations are carried out in accordance with regulations, and provide students with a positive and supportive, yet compliant, exam experience.
Coordinate examinations, including preparing the room, opening and distributing papers and authorised materials, completing attendance registers, notifying students of start and finish times, collection of all materials at the end of the exam.
Student entry into the exam room is supervised by the Invigilator, and late students are briefed and seated with minimum disruption upon direction of the Invigilator.
Supervises students in an unobtrusive manner and responds to queries in accordance with exam regulations.
Invigilators are required on an ad-hoc basis throughout the year for internal examinations, with the busiest time being examination blocks.
Understands and communicates the School’s examination process and ethos.
Demonstrates an exemplary attitude to student care.
Is proactive with the ability to react positively to unexpected circumstances.
Maintains the confidence and respect of colleagues at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to manage large numbers of people, particularly students.
Demonstrated a high-level attention to detail and strong administration skills to complete tasks quickly and accurately.
Safely conduct physical manual tasks unaided, including standing and walking for several hours at a time, lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching and bending.
Demonstrated highly proficient digital literacy skills including Microsoft Office.
Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates a collaborative and positive approach to work and working with others to achieve goals.
Well-developed communication and inter-personal skills which build and maintain effective and positive working relationships with immediate supervisors, colleagues and key stakeholders.
Ability to exercise sensitivity and confidentiality in all dealings.
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience, Qualification and Skills
Able to acquire and maintain a positive notice for Working with Children (‘Blue Card’).
Experience working under pressure and capable of balancing competing demands.
Application Process
Brisbane Grammar School recognises the value of diverse thinking and we encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. To better understand what it means to join BGS, please review the information on our website and social media accounts before submitting your application. You should also familiarise yourself with our key policies and procedures available on the School website, which may assist you during the recruitment process.
Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment. Candidates must disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children.
Brisbane Grammar School reserves the right to close the advertisement before the listed closing date.
Ability to enforce regulations firmly but fairly if necessary and to deal effectively with any problems.
Previous experience as an Exam Supervisor will be highly regarded.
Experience acting as a scribe/reader/clarifier, or a willingness to be trained in these skills, will be highly regarded.
