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Pay
Q. What are the pay rates?

A. For Semester 2 2022 the following pay rates will apply:

  • Markers will be paid per item that they score. The item rate will be calculated at the end of the marking by taking the average item rate and equating this to be equivalent to $85 per hour with a paid 20-minute morning and afternoon break. Markers who mark more than the average rate will earn more and markers who mark less than the average rate will earn less. Markers will be paid $85 per hour during the initial marker training.

For Example:

Example 1: The average rate for an item is calculated at 20 per hour ($4.25 per item)

Number of items scored in 1 hour Item rate Pay for 1 hour
20 $4.25 $85.00
22 $4.25 $93.50
18 $4.25 $76.50

Example 2: The average rate for an item is calculated at 80 per hour ($1.06 per item)

Number of items scored in 1 hour Item rate Pay for 1 hour
80 $1.06 $85.00
90 $1.06 $95.63
70 $1.06 $74.38

Example 3: The average rate for an item is calculated at 33 per hour ($2.58 per item)

Number of items scored in 1 hour Item rate Pay for 1 hour
33 $2.58 $85.00
41 $2.58 $105.61
21 $2.58 $54.09

****The examples above are for illustrative purposes only, actual pay rates for each item will be calculated at the end of the marking****

Q. Why can't the item rates be set before the marking?

A. There are a number of factors that will influence how quickly, or slowly, an item can be marked that need to be taken into consideration, including how candidates respond to each question. Some of this information is available before the marking weekend. However to ensure that fair rates are applied, so that the majority of markers will earn a similar amount to what they have in previous marking events, the rate is calculated once the marking is completed.

Marking
Q. Which segment will I be marking?

A. The segment that you will be assigned to will, wherever possible, be your first choice that you put on your application. If your first choice cannot be fulfilled, we will use your second (or potentially third choice) to assign you to a segment.

Q. I’m a new marker, can I mark from home?

A. No, it is a requirement for new markers and markers that have only marked for 1 Semester to mark from the Marking Centre.

Q. I am applying for a home marker position. How can I check if my computer is suitable for marking?

A. These are the basic computer requirements for the purposes of home marking:

System Type: PC
Operating System: Windows 7 or later
Display requirements: 1366 x 768 minimum resolution*
Internet Browser: Google Chrome (recommended)
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge

System Type: MAC
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.10 or later
Display requirements: 1366 x 768 minimum resolution*
Internet Browser: Google Chrome (recommended)
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge
Safari

Network: Broadband (2.5 Mbps or higher)**

*Due to resolution and display requirements, tablets (including iPads) are not supported.
** No reimbursement is available for data usage.

Marking Venue
Q. Where will the marking be conducted?

A. This semester marking will be conducted as a distributed marking. All experienced markers (2 or more Semesters marking experience) will be marking from home while supervisors and new markers (1 Semester or less marking experience) will be marking from the Pearson Marking Centre in Nunawading:
Unit 4, 100 Station Street
Nunawading, 3131

Recruitment
Q. I have received a pre-approval. Do I still need to apply?

A. Yes. You are required to apply to confirm that you are available and willing to commit to the dates for marking. Reapplying should take only a few minutes as you will have an existing profile in our recruitment system.

Please note that for S1 2023, pre-approval is conditional on you meeting your financial and membership obligations.

Q. I have been involved with CPA marking previously. Do I still need to apply for Semester 2, 2022?

A. Yes. Reapplying confirms your interest in CPA Marking S1 2023 and provides an opportunity to update your details. Reapplying should take only a few minutes as you will have an existing profile in our recruitment system.

Q. What are the expected dates for the recruitment process?

A. See key recruitment dates below for the marker and supervisor roles
 

Item Date
Recruitment applications open 16 January
Applications close 18 February
Offers of employment start to be sent to successful candidates 10 April
Successful candidates to complete any missing recruitment documentation     10 April - 30 April
Recruitment completed of supervisors and markers 30 April
Q. How are markers allocated to segments?

A. Markers are allocated to segments based on their previous experience, suitability for the segment, information we receive from CPA, and availability of places. Every effort is made to allocate markers to their first, second, or third preference - however on occasions where a particular segment requires more markers, suitably qualified markers will be allocated to a segment that was not part of their three preferences.

Further Information
Q. What do I do if I have any general recruitment/payroll questions?

A. In the first instance, please check FAQs found here: https://www.pearsonra.com.au/casualstaff.html

Q. My question is not answered here, how can I contact you for more information?

A. Feel free to contact our team through any of the contact details listed below:

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