The Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC) is an independent statutory office responsible to the Tasmanian Minister for Education, Children and Youth.
TASC is responsible for the development of appropriate standards, the accreditation of courses, and the assessment and certification of student achievement in senior secondary schooling across all educational sectors in Tasmania.
Our sessional staff include Setting Examiners, Critics, Supervisor Coordinators, Exam Supervisors, Marking Coordinators and Markers.
Sessional staff are employed by TASC, and are managed through the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP). Accordingly, persons interested in these roles should record their details on this register.
Please find further information regarding employment conditions, travel and relief allowances and rates on the TASC Employment webpage Employment - TASC
This TASC sessional employment register is not a vacancy and inclusion on a register does not guarantee any offer of employment will be made.
The following roles may arise within TASC across Tasmania:
Setting Examiner
To prepare an exam paper and provide a set of solutions or marking tool.
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Statement of Duties PDF
Exam Critic
Review and report on an exam paper, including the accompanying marking guide.
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Statement of Duties PDF
Marker
Marking of accredited senior secondary exam/materials.
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Statement of Duties PDF
Marking Coordinator
Organise and coordinate the marking of external assessment for a TASC accredited senior secondary course.
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Supervisor (Examinations)
Ensure that all TASC instructions and external assessment rules are followed throughout the exam period at the allocated exam centre under the day-to-day guidance and supervision of the Supervisor Coordinator.
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Supervisor Coordinator (Examinations)
Ensure that all TASC instructions and external assessment rules are followed throughout the exam period at the allocated exam centre, coordinate Supervisors and the preparation of the exam spaces, and exam supervision. Manage the security of exam papers and ensure that there is no unauthorised entry to exam rooms or storage.
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Statement of Duties PDF
Essential Requirements
The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment).
Selection from the Register
Where a vacancy occurs the TASC Sessional Employment Register will be examined to identify those persons who possess the necessary knowledge, skills, currency and qualifications to undertake the duties of the vacancy and who will be available to work.
Where vacancies are identified and an applicant(s) are regarded as being suitable to undertake the particular appointment, a merit-based selection process will be undertaken. The selection process may involve formal interviews.
How to apply
Applicants wishing to be registered for employment need to register online via the Apply Now button.
Enquiries to TASC Assessment Team
email jobs@tasc.tas.gov.au or phone (03) 6165 6000