Private Tutor

Australian Student; Canberra; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Student in Canberra is seeking a private tutor to share maths, physics, chemistry or language knowledge with students during term time.

Sessions are casual, typically afternoons and weekends, with 4–12 hours per week. You will plan and run one-on-one or small-group sessions, mark practice papers and report progress to parents. A Working with Children Check is required for under-18 students.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in maths, physics, chemistry or language.
• Experience tutoring at high school or exam level preferred.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) required for under-18 students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run one-on-one or small-group sessions
• Mark practice papers and set homework
• Report progress to parents

Skills

Maths

Physics

Chemistry

Language

Job description

Private Tutor Australian Student•Canberra, ACT, AU

Job Description

The highest-value use of your time per hour if you are strong in maths, physics, chemistry or a language. Term-time demand is intense, especially before HSC/VCE exams.

Typical hourly rate: $35–$80

Typical hours: Afternoons and weekends, 4–12 hrs/week

Demand: High

Covered by: Varies — often contractor or agency employment. Rates shown are indicative advertised casual rates including loading — your legal minimum is the current award rate at fairwork.gov.au.

What the job actually involves

• Plan and run one-on-one or small-group sessions
• Mark practice papers and set homework
• Report progress to parents

Certifications and checks

• Working with Children Check (required for under-18 students)

Honest pros and cons

Pros

• Best hourly rate for few hours
• Uses your existing degree knowledge

Cons

• Seasonal — quiet over summer
• Travel time between clients is unpaid
• Requires a WWCC for school-aged students

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Working with Children Check to tutor?

Yes, if you tutor anyone under 18. Each state runs its own check (WWCC in NSW/VIC, Blue Card in QLD) and it is generally free or low-cost for students.

Work out what this actually pays you

Put $35–$80 per hour into the wage calculator to see weekly take-home pay after tax, then check it against typical rent in your city.