Job Description
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Private Tutor Australian Student•Canberra, ACT, AU
Job Description n
The highest-value use of your time per hour if you are solid in maths, physics, chemistry or a language. Term-time demand is intense, especially before HSC/VCE exams.
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Typical hourly rate: $35–$80
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Typical hours: Afternoons and weekends, 4–12 hrs/week
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Demand: High
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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 n
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Plan and run one-on-one or small-group sessions
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Mark practice papers and set homework
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Report progress to parents
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Certifications and checks n
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Working with Children Check (required for under-18 students)
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Honest pros and cons Pros n
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Best hourly rate for few hours
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Uses your existing degree knowledge
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Cons n
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Seasonal — quiet over summer
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Travel time between clients is unpaid
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Requires a WWCC for school-aged students
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Frequently asked questions n
Do I need a Working with Children Check to tutor?
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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 n
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.
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📌 Private Tutor (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Student
📍 Canberra