The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) employs and trains practising Queensland teachers and other eligible applicants to mark external assessment. This includes retired teachers, academics and teachers from other states and territories.
Markers assess General, General (Extension) and General (Senior External Examination) syllabuses, using an online marking platform.
The marking period will run from late October to the end of November annually.
QCAA assessor roles
There are 3 QCAA assessor (external assessment marking) roles:
- Marker
- Lead marker
- Chief marker
Benefits
As an external assessment marker, you can:
- contribute to the success of Queensland’s assessment system
- gain practical insight into senior external assessment marking processes
- earn continuing professional development (CPD) points for Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration renewal
- network with other education professionals
- earn extra income for training and marking outside normal school hours.
How to apply
The following pages provide information about the application process for:
More information
For more information:
- view the position description in the Assessor Jobs app in the QCAA Portal
- watch the benefits of being a QCAA assessor video
- email externalassessment@qcaa.qld.edu.au or phone 1300 239 227.
- Last updated:
- 22 September 2026
