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- How do I apply to join a panel?
- When will I know if I have been selected for a panel?
- Do I need to submit an EOI every year?
- If I marked or moderated last year but would like to take a break this year, can I do so?
- What if I no longer want to be considered for a subject or role?
- Is there any Onboarding information available?
- I have already returned a panel appointment form and conflict of interest form this year; do I need to return another one?
- I was on a panel last year and submitted all my forms, why do I need to submit more this year?
- Do I need to submit a TFN form each year?
- Will I need to attend any meetings or complete any training?
- How will I know the timelines for marking and moderation and when my subject is due?
- Do I need to collect examination papers?
- How is investigation marking completed?
- How is moderation completed?
- Can I ask to be removed from a panel?
- Will I be paid for everything at the same time?
- Will I be notified of payment?
- Is there a payment slip so I can see how much I get paid?
- What if I complete work other than marking or moderation?
- If I need help when I am marking or moderating what do I do?
- How will I know the timelines for marking and moderation, and when my subject is due?
- What happens if I fall behind in marking or moderation tasks or cannot continue?
How do I apply to join a panel?
You can express interest by submitting an expression of interest form. Additional details are available on the SACE website. Please note that submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee appointment. Successful applications will receive an offer via their school email once the SACE Board has finalised panel numbers.
When will I know if I have been selected for a panel?
Panellists receive an offer via their school email in early Term 3. If you have expressed interest in more than one subject, you may receive offers for multiple panels.
Please note that marking and moderation timelines may overlap. If you receive more than one offer, we ask that you carefully review the timelines for each subject and consider your overall workload and capacity to commit, ensuring a fair and valid assessment process for all students.
Do I need to submit an EOI every year?
No, you do not need to submit an expression of interest every year. If you are in our panel pool, you may be selected at time and will have the option to accept or decline an offer to participate.
If I marked or moderated last year but would like to take a break this year, can I do so?
Yes, you can email SACE.Panels@sa.gov.au to advise you are unavailable for the current year. This will affect your eligibility to be considered in future years.
What if I no longer want to be considered for a subject or role?
If you wish to withdraw your expression of interest for any subject or role please email SACE.Panels@sa.gov.au to request removal.
Is there any Onboarding information available?
Yes, once you have been appointed, you will receive an appointment letter along with other important information and required forms. Your appointment letter will include a link to the PLATO onboarding module.
I have already returned a panel appointment form and conflict of interest form this year; do I need to return another one?
No, you only need to return one panel appointment form, and one code of conduct form each year. If your conflict of interest details change during the year, you must submit an updated form to declare any new conflicts.
I was on a panel last year and submitted all my forms, why do I need to submit more this year?
Shared Services requires a signed panel appointment form to be returned every calendar year. If a signed form is not returned payment cannot be processed for you.
Do I need to submit a TFN form each year?
No, you only need to submit a TFN form the first time you are engaged by the SACE Board.
Will I need to attend any meetings or complete any training?
Information about marking and moderation meetings, along with PLATO training, will be provided to panellists via email once appointments have been finalised. For most subjects training and meetings are delivered online.
Examinations (Oral and Written)
- Attendance at Supervisor and Marker meetings is compulsory. If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to participate in these processes.
- Completion of PLATO training is compulsory for subjects
Investigation Marking
- Attendance at training meetings for Supervisors and Markers is strongly encouraged, particularly for new markers, but is not mandatory.
- Completion of PLATO training is compulsory for all subjects.
Moderation
- Attendance at training meetings for Supervisors and Moderators is strongly encouraged, particularly for new moderators, but is not mandatory.
- Completion of PLATO training is compulsory for all subjects.
Panellists cannot participate in any panel activities if compulsory training or meetings have not been completed, and this may result in being removed from the panel.
How will I know the timelines for marking and moderation and when my subject is due?
The timelines for marking and moderation appear on the offer email so that you can consider your availability before accepting or declining.
The due date for each subject appears on the screen when you access marking and moderation tasks.
Do I need to collect examination papers?
No, if your subject is an online examination your marking will be conducted online.
If your subject is a paper examination, batches allocated to you will be couriered to your school.
How is investigation marking completed?
Investigation marking is completed in Schools Online.
How is moderation completed?
Moderation is completed in Schools Online.
Can I ask to be removed from a panel?
Yes, you can email the SACE Board to request that you are removed from an individual panel or from multiple panels.
Will I be paid for everything at the same time?
No, payment times will depend on what the payment is for.
Marking and Moderation payments are processed once all subjects have been finalised.
Meetings and PLATO training payments are processed separately and progressively.
Will I be notified of payment?
Payments for meetings and PLATO are processed progressively, so you may not receive a notification when a payment is made. Funds will be deposited directly into your nominated bank account, which may occur several weeks after the meeting or training has been completed.
All panellists will receive an email notification when marking and moderation payments have been processed, including the date that the payment will be deposited into your account.
Is there a payment slip so I can see how much I get paid?
To access your payslip please contact Shared Services on 8372 7502 press 1, then press 4, for a copy of your payslip. Alternatively, you can email Payroll Customer Service at payrollcustomerservicesharedsector@sa.gov.au.
What if I complete work other than marking or moderation?
If you are engaged by the SACE Board to do other work, payment is made via a private salary claim form. Once submitted, the form will be validated and forwarded to Shared Services for processing.
If I need help when I am marking or moderating what do I do?
For system support regarding Schools Online or Assessment Master, please contact askSACE@sa.gov.au or call 1300 322 920.
If you are an exam marker, you will be advised at your marker meeting who to contact if you have a query related to marking. You may also have access to a Microsoft Team space where you can raise questions and seek support.
For all investigation marking or moderation enquiries, contact the SACE Board via askSACE@sa.gov.au or 1300 322 920. Your query will be triaged and directed to the appropriate team for assistance.
All panellists receive a notification via school email when a process begins, including relevant contact details and office hours for support during marking and moderation. The SACE Board also operates extended office hours during these periods.
How will I know the timelines for marking and moderation, and when my subject is due?
Timelines for marking and moderation are included in your offer email, allowing you to review your availability before accepting or declining the role.
The specific due date for the completion of each subject is also displayed within the system when you access marking and moderation tasks.
What happens if I fall behind in marking or moderation tasks or cannot continue?
The SACE Board monitors progress across all marking and moderation activities. Timeframes for each subject are very tight and cannot be adjusted. If required, any outstanding tasks may be reassigned to other marker or moderators who have capacity to take on additional work.
If you are unable to continue, you must notify the SACE Board as soon as possible at SACE.Panels@sa.gov.au so your tasks can be promptly reallocated.