Background
In 2025, the QCAA trialed online numeracy and literacy assessments with Year 10 and 11 students from a small number of schools.
This year we will conduct a second trial as part of our continued investment in delivering quality assessment. Participating schools will provide valuable feedback on platform requirements, assessment design and reporting. This feedback will help to inform the future of online assessment in Queensland.
More information on the 2026 trial will be available soon.
Online assessment writing opportunity
We are seeking Queensland teachers for roles on the writing and scrutiny panels to develop and quality assure items and stimulus for online literacy and numeracy assessments . They will be based on the Australian Core Skills Framework for writing, reading and numeracy.
Application dates
| Application | Application open date | Application close date |
|---|---|---|
| Writing panel | Wednesday 21 January, 2026 | Wednesday 4 February, 2026 |
| Scrutiny panel | Wednesday 21 January, 2026 | Friday 20 February, 2026 |
A selection and appointment process will be completed shortly after the closing date.
Role description
The role descriptions for assessor (assessment writing) and assessor (scrutiny panel) outline important information such as:
- roles and responsibilities
- eligibility
- remuneration
Writing panel
Writing panel members:
- use their subject matter expertise to support development of online assessment items
- create sample responses to online assessment items
- make recommendations about the suitability of assessment items for student use.
Role description:
Scrutiny panel
Scrutiny panel members:
- review online assessments and marking guides
- develop sample responses to online assessment
- advise the QCAA about the validity of online assessments.
Role description:
How to apply
Submit your application through the Assessor Jobs app in the QCAA Portal. When applying, you can indicate a preference for reading, writing or numeracy panel roles in the app.
Key dates
| Subject | Writing date/s | Scrutiny panel date |
|---|---|---|
| Literacy — writing | Monday 2 March & Tuesday 3 March 2026 | Thursday 23 April 2026 |
| Literacy — reading | Friday 27 & Saturday 28 February 2026 | Thursday 23 April 2026 |
| Numeracy | Friday 27 & Saturday 28 February 2026 | Thursday 23 April 2026 |
Further information
For further information about the trial, contact the Online Assessment Unit at online.assessment@qcaa.qld.edu.au.
- Last updated:
- 21 January 2026
