Examination Officer

PLC Sydney; Burwood; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney in Croydon, NSW, seeks a part-time administrator to manage all assessments administration for external bodies (NESA, Cambridge, ACARA). Reporting to the Head of Curriculum, you will ensure secure, accurate scheduling and compliance for examinations across jurisdictions.

You will coordinate venues, support timetabling, and maintain confidential student data with high precision using Excel models; the role requires adaptability, strong communication with staff,

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills for scheduling, timetabling, and planning.
• Meticulous precision in compliance monitoring and handling confidential student data.
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional examination cycles and venue logistics.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimise Excel models for scheduling and planning.
• Ensure compliance monitoring and handling of confidential student data.
• Coordinate examination cycles across jurisdictions and manage venue logistics.
• Respond quickly to scheduling challenges with agile problem-solving.
• Collaborate with staff, invigilators, and external examination bodies.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisation

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Fixed-term contract for 12 months, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)

• Highly regarded independent girls' school - Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12
• Excellent opportunity in a dynamic environment
• Located in Croydon, close to public transport
• Part-time contract position - Term-time only plus 7 Additional Days

About PLC Sydney:

Located in Croydon, NSW, Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is a Pre-K to Year 12 day and

boarding school for girls, grounded in Christian values and widely recognised for its

innovation, academic excellence, and commitment to care and inclusion.

With a proud heritage dating back to 1888, PLC Sydney is a school that honours tradition while embracing innovation, offering both the HSC and Cambridge A- Levels. Named among the Top 100 Innovative Schools globally by Cambridge University, the College is deeply committed to helping young women discover their gifts, find their place and lead with integrity. Its vibrant campus culture fosters deep connection, lifelong learning, and a sense of purpose that is nurtured across generations.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Curriculum, and working closely with the Curriculum team, this role is responsible for the efficient, effective and secure administration of all assessments and examinations for external curriculum bodies. This includes NESA for HSC & RoSA, Cambridge Assessment International Education for IGCSE, AS and A2 Levels and ACARA for NAPLAN.

The role will liaise with all regulatory bodies, strictly adhering to their respective rules, regulations and security protocols. It requires high precision, adaptability, and spreadsheet expertise to drive the seamless planning and execution of internal and external assessments.

Key Responsibilities and Capabilities:

• Advanced Excel: Build, maintain, and optimise complex Excel models for scheduling, timetabling, and operational planning.
• Meticulous Precision: Apply precise detail to compliance monitoring, assessment records, and confidential student data
• Exceptional Organisation: Coordinate multi-jurisdictional examination cycles, manage venue logistics, and hit critical deadlines.
• Agile Problem-Solving: Sharp critical thinking to resolve live operational and scheduling challenges under pressure.
• Collaboration: Strong communication skills to partner with staff, invigilators, and external examination bodies.

Selection Criteria:

• Expert Level Proficiency: Proven, expert-level Excel skills to design, maintain, and manipulate complex scheduling and operational spreadsheets.
• Organisational Excellence: Exceptional ability to manage competing deadlines and coordinate multi-jurisdictional assessment cycles seamlessly.
• Precision & Accuracy: Meticulous attention to detail across assessment compliance, venue logistics, and confidential student data.
• Agile Problem-Solving: Demonstrated capacity to adapt quickly and resolve live operational or scheduling disruptions under pressure.
• Analytic, Solution-focused mindset with a keen ability to communicate well in pressurised situations

You will be required to support the Christian ethos of the College.

You will need to provide a Working With Children Check Clearance Number and date of birth.