Study pathways adviser for families

Parents of primary and secondary students, school leavers, and mature-age students returning to study.

Fixed-price packages (for example a subject selection session or a full pathway plan) or an hourly rate, with repeat work as students move through year levels.

• Good knowledge of the Australian education system
• Clear, friendly communication with teens and parents
• Research and organisation
• Honest, balanced advice

• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, check what suits advice-based work
• Working with Children Check requirements in your state if you will work with under-18s
• Never promise admission or results, and keep your advice up to date as entry rules change
• Council approval for a home-based business, check with your local council
• GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $300 to $1,500, depending on the tools, website and insurance you choose. Because sessions are held by video call from home, most of the work is research, conversation and written plans.

Check professional indemnity and public liability insurance suited to advice work, and Working with Children Check requirements in your state if you will work with under-18s. Also check council approval for a home-based business and GST registration, and never promise admission or results.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $3,000, depending on how many families you work with and your session pricing. This is revenue, not profit. It can start at around 5 hours a week.