Eligibility
You can mark external assessment for General, General (Extension), and General (Senior External Examination) (SEE) syllabuses if you have the relevant experience.
You may be eligible if you are a:
- retired teacher
- relief teacher
- academic
- teacher from another jurisdiction.
How to apply
New applicants
New OEA applicants will need to submit an expression of interest (EOI) through the Assessor Jobs application (app) in the QCAA Portal.
If you have never had a QCAA Portal account:
- Create a QCAA Portal account (do not use the new account link on the QCAA portal landing page).
- Log in to the QCAA Portal with your new login details.
- Complete your EOI application in the Assessor Jobs app under Current Vacancies.
- If you are suitable for initial training, complete Module 7 Assessment literacy course and assessment.
- Submit your application
- Complete an online recruitment marking test .
If you are a teacher in another jurisdiction, you must get written agreement from your school principal that you can be released for training and marking during school hours if required.
Returning markers
If you are a returning OEA marker:
- Log in to the QCAA Portal with your account details.
- Complete your OEA application in the Assessor Jobs app under Current Vacancies.
Need help logging in?
If you cannot access the QCAA Portal:
- Email ClientServices@qcaa.qld.edu.au
- Phone (07) 3864 0278.
Selection and training
The QCAA will review all applications and make offers of appointment.
If you are appointed, you must complete up to 2 days of subject-specific training in October/November. All training is compulsory.
Remuneration
OEAs will be paid at an hourly rate for training and at a piece rate for marking.
More information
For more information, please email externalassessment@qcaa.qld.edu.au.
- Last updated:
- 22 September 2026
