Ameb Examiner

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

**Position details**
- Payment as per AMEB (NSW) Award Rates
- Ongoing Casual Examiner opportunities
- Close to transport & hybrid work arrangements available

**About the role**

We are seeking expressions of interest from qualified teachers and practitioners of any of the following instrument categories:

- **Brass**
- Horn (French Horn)
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Bass Trombone
- Tuba
- Euphonium
- Band
- **Strings**
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Classical Guitar
- Harp
- **Woodwind**
- Flute
- Oboe
- Clarinet
- Bassoon
- Recorder
- Saxophone
- Piccolo
- **Voice**
- Musical Theatre
- Singing
- **Keyboard**
- Piano
- **Percussion**
- **Speech and Drama**

Please note that AMEB (NSW) Examiners are generally expected to be able to examine multiple instruments within their instrument category.

You will be responsible for assessing students in accordance with the AMEB syllabus relevant to the specialist area and grading system. To be successful, applicants must have relevant professional qualifications and experience, excellent interpersonal and report writing skills, and be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the AMEB repertoire, syllabus requirements and regulations.

The role is an ongoing casual role, with shifts rostered according to assessment requirements. Examiners must make themselves available for a minimum of 20 days per year, covering both Sydney metro sessions (May - December). Availability to examine in regional areas is desirable. Examining hours are generally 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Saturday, but a minimum of five hours of availability on a weekday may be accepted.
- Appropriate qualifications such as a recognised degree or diploma or other qualification relevant to the specialist training area, or equivalent professional experience.
- Developed skills in teaching and demonstration of students’ examination successes.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
- Awareness of the AMEB syllabus relevant to the specialist area and grading system.
- Availability to examine throughout the year, attendance at the mandatory annual examiners’ meeting and a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in every year of employment.
- Current Working with Children Check Clearance throughout period of casual employment.

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?**

**Question 1**:
Provide an example of how you have used your knowledge and understanding of the AMEB syllabus requirements, regulations and repertoire in your professional experience. (200 words max)

**Question 2**:
Please explain your understanding of the standards required at each grade level within the syllabus. (200 words max)

Interviews will be held on weekdays between Tuesday 18 June and Friday 28 June 2024.

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

**Close date: Sunday 19 May 2024 11.59PM AEST**

**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.