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Examination Supervisors, also known as Invigilators, play an important part in the administration of examinations at UNSW.

The principal role of an Examination Supervisor is to support students during what is a stressful and intense experience: their exam.
Supervisors are also responsible for administrative matters related to an exam, and ensuring the academic integrity of the exam.

What qualities do I need to become an examination supervisor?

Examination Supervisors at UNSW have a diverse range of backgrounds, skills, knowledge and experience but all are or have:

• Able to work accurately with attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Punctual and reliable

What time commitment is required?

Supervisors are asked to make a commitment of at least one full year.

There are 3 main examination periods each year over ten to fifteen days each period in February, June and October/November. Supervisors are expected to be to be flexible and to be available for any session at any location during an exam period (including Saturdays and week day evenings).

Dates for formal examination can be found in the Academic Calendar

Examination supervisors work sessions, morning, afternoon or evening. Sessions may vary from 2 to 4 hours according to examination duration.

Morning session start time: 08:00
Afternoon session start time: 13:15
Evening session start time: 17:15

How do I apply to be an examination supervisor?

Contact the Examinations Team exams@unsw.edu.au

We will send an information pack to your preferred email address.

Prospective supervisors should read the information carefully before applying to get an overview of what is expected of them.

An application can be submitted at any time, however for administrative reasons applications are screened and usually processed once each year (April/May). Completing an application form does not guarantee appointment as supervisors are selected on the basis of their skills and suitability to fulfil the available position/s.

Applicants may be placed on a waiting list.   Details of applicants on the waiting list are kept for one year.

The application process takes so long as there are usually only a few vacancies each semester.

What training will be provided?

Induction training covers UNSW, the job, occupational health and safety and other work related policies over a half a day training course (mandatory attendance).

Additional skills, site-specific knowledge and experience will be gained on the job once examinations start.

When will I know what sessions I am working?

One week prior to examinations a roster will be either sent by post or emailed. New supervisors must have attended Induction training to be eligible for a roster.

Supervisors may be directed to work in any venue as required and, where necessary for operational reasons, a roster can be withdrawn and/or amended with one hour’s notice. The Examinations Team will advise of any changes either by email or telephone (mobile).

Where are the UNSW examinations held?

• Royal Randwick Race Course
• UNSW Kensington Campus

How do I find my way around the campus?

See campus maps at http://www.facilities.unsw.edu.au/getting-uni/campus-maps

Where can I park?

• Royal Randwick Race Course: parking is provided free of charge
• UNSW Kensington On-Campus: paid parking is available on campus. Contact exams@unsw.edu.au for information.

I can't make it to work because I am sick. What should I do?

Please advise the Examinations Team as soon as possible. Phone 9385 8436 or 9385 8102.

I haven't yet received payment for the work I did last month

Please contact the Examinations Team.

Please note: the University has various cut-off dates. This may mean you do not receive remuneration in the same month as work completed, but will receive it in the next pay cycle. We will provide Timesheets for supervisors, to be submitted at the end of the exam period.

How do I contact the Examinations Team?

In person:
The Nucleus: Student Hub
Level 2
Library Building
Kensington Campus

By post:
Examinations Team
Level 9, Library Building
UNSW Sydney
NSW Australia 2052

Via phone: (+61 2) 9385 8436 or 9385 8102
Via fax: (+61 2) 9385 3223

Via email: exams@unsw.edu.au