Exam Invigilator

Please be advised due to the nature of the role current students are ineligible to apply; PhD students excepted.

About The Team

At Murdoch University the Exams and Assessment Office is responsible for the administration of exams for all standard teaching periods across two campuses.

Your New Role!

The Exams Invigilator is responsible for running of examinations in the designated venue as directed by the Exams and Assessment Office. Exams invigilator plays an important role in implementing the principles for conducting examination and providing a calm stress-free and equitable environment for students to work to their optimum level. The role aims to provide students with positive exam experience in accordance with the examination procedures and policies.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Collection transportation and distribution of exam paper and documents safely and securely.
• Prepare set up and pack up of examination materials in the examination venue.
• Ensure students are correctly identified and are attending the correct examination.
• Communicate key information and exam protocol to students.
• Monitor and invigilate students in compliance with the Universitys procedures.
• Report any examination incidents.
• Ensure all examination materials are collected collated and securely returned to the Exams and Assessment Office.
• Attend compulsory training and information sessions.

Key Information (subject to change)

• Exam Start Times 9am & 1:30pm occasionally 5pm
• Exam Days Monday to Friday occasionally Saturday
• Exam Duration 2 or 3 hours 10 minutes reading time for most exams

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This casual role attracts a competitive casual rate of $39.33 / hr inclusive of 25% casual loading plus 12% employer superannuation contributions.

Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

For further information check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• Your most recent resume (CV)

What youll bring to the role:

• Ability to work outside of normal office hours when required.
• Safely conduct physical manual tasks unaided including:
• standing and walking for several hours at a time
• lifting/carrying pushing/pulling climbing up and down stairs reaching and bending.
• Attention to details and alertness to ensure provision of consistent exam invigilation.
• Effective communication interpersonal skills and ability to deliver professional customer focused service.
• Proficiency with basic computer literacy across a range of computer applications.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see theApplicant Guidefor more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to or (08) quote JR104692 as the reference.

Applications Close on 11/02/2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.