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Private tutor

Find out more about working as a private tutor and the possible pathways to job opportunities.

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Private tutors teach students in settings other than the classroom. Common subjects include art, dance, drama and music.

What is a private tutor?

Private tutors work with students one-on-one or in groups. As a private tutor, you may work for a private institute, or as a sole trader in your own business. You can support students with learning material, instructions and feedback. If you like teaching and have specialist knowledge, this role could be for you.

Find out more about private tutors(opens in a new window) and these related jobs on the Victorian Skills Gateway:

Explore these related TAFE and training courses on the Victorian Skills Gateway(opens in a new window):

You may be eligible for government funding to help pay for your course.

Median salary

The median weekly earnings for private tutors and teachers in Australia is $1,876.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia(opens in a new window)

Note this salary is current as of January 2025 and is indicative only. A range of salaries apply to different roles across the industry.

Job demand in Victoria

Below are the employment projections for private tutors and teachers jobs in Victoria. Figures show the number of workers in 2024 and the new workers expected to enter the workforce by 2027 and 2034.

‘New workers expected’ accounts for workers adding new jobs to the economy and replacing retirees over the next 3 and 10 years. These projections are estimates only. There will be additional jobs available as people move between jobs and industries.

Region Workers 2024 New workers expected by 2027 New workers expected by 2034
Victoria 14,513 2,040 7,327
Melbourne – inner metropolitan 1,686 266 910
Melbourne – inner south-east metropolitan 1,965 229 821
Melbourne – southern metropolitan 2,212 295 1,084
Melbourne – northern metropolitan 1,938 295 1,115
Melbourne – eastern metropolitan 2,828 340 1,261
Melbourne – western metropolitan 1,799 319 1,174
Ballarat and surrounds (Central Highlands) 315 40 165
Bendigo, Echuca and surrounds (Loddon Campaspe) 352 58 148
Geelong, Colac and surrounds (Barwon) 495 67 282
Gippsland 366 60 159
Horsham and surrounds (Wimmera Southern Mallee) 68 <10 24
Mildura, Swan Hill and surrounds (Mallee) 107 <10 38
Shepparton, Seymour and surrounds (Goulburn) 155 24 54
Wangaratta, Wodonga and surrounds (Ovens Murray) 129 21 55
Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds (Great South Coast) 97 <10 37

Source: Victorian Skills Authority Employment Projections Dashboard

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Updated 8 January 2025

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