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Art Teacher (Private Tuition)

An Art Teacher (Private Tuition) provides individual or small-group visual arts instruction outside the mainstream school system in Australia, teaching in studio settings or home-based contexts.

Indicative salary range
$45,000 - $90,000 (2025 indicative)

Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.

Labour market demand

Moderate niche demand; private tuition reflects growing interest in arts and creativity.

Occupation list membership

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  • STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List

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Assessing authority

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Visa pathways

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State nominations

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Key duties

  • Plan and deliver art lessons tailored to individual students' needs and interests
  • Teach drawing, painting, sculpture, or digital art techniques
  • Prepare students for examinations, portfolio entry, or personal creative goals
  • Manage studio or workspace for safe and inspiring art practice

Skills required

  • Visual arts knowledge and teaching techniques
  • Art medium expertise (drawing, painting, digital)
  • Individual tuition and student motivation
  • Portfolio and creative development guidance

Typical qualifications pathway

Bachelor of Fine Arts or Education (Visual Arts); teaching registration may be required in some contexts. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.

Visa & occupation list information

Listed on STSOL, supporting subclasses 190 and 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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