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Head, Online Examination and Test Development

2 months ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -NSW Education Standards Authority Full time

**Join us to make a difference for all students in NSW**

**Position details**
- Principal Education Officer
- Ongoing - Full Time
- Close to transport & hybrid work arrangements available

**About the role**

The Head, Online Examination and Test Development is responsible for leading and managing teams to develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate a portfolio of assessment, examination and testing projects, to support the achievement of organisational objectives.

**On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for**:

- Managing the development and delivery of a portfolio of assessment projects, including Higher School Certificate (HSC) examinations and HSC Minimum Standards tests, using available resources efficiently to achieve required organisational outcomes
- Managing a team to effectively deliver organisational outcomes within strict deadlines
- Developing and implementing project plans and delivering results on time and within budget to quality standards
- Managing stakeholder relationships and internal and external staff through effective communication and negotiation
- Providing support and advice to Manager, Examining and Testing, regarding projects
- Collaborating, communicating and working effectively with a range of NESA units and branches to initiate, progress and resolve assessment, examination and testing projects

Download the role description.

**About us**

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement.

We achieve this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).

To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit our** **website.

**Ready to join us?**

1. Outline how you have ensured that quality assurance and standards have been maintained in a high-volume working environment with strict deadlines. What strategies did you use? What was the outcome and what did you learn from the experience?

2. Describe an experience where you have managed a team with a range of expertise, experience and working styles. How did you build a cohesive, high performing team that could deliver results efficiently?

If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to the contact person above_._

**Important information**

**Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
- A _Talent Pool_ (valid for 18 months) _may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles._

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