Online public service exam coach

Job seekers applying for federal, state or local government roles, graduates, career changers and people moving into the public sector.

Hourly fee per tutoring session, plus fixed-price prep packages, short online courses and written-application review.

• Strong grasp of reasoning tests and written tasks
• Clear teaching and feedback
• Self-discipline and organisation

• Don't copy official or commercial test material, write your own practice content
• Avoid promising job outcomes, consumer law rules on misleading claims apply, so check with the ACCC
• Get an ABN, and check whether you need public liability or professional indemnity insurance
• Accredited training needs a registered training organisation, check with ASQA before offering anything described as accredited
• Recruitment processes change, so keep your content up to date

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on your software, practice content, insurance and how you promote the service. Treat this as an estimate and check what you need before spending.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around $500 to $4,500, depending on how many clients you coach, your pricing and whether you add recorded lessons or practice packs. This is only an estimate, not a guaranteed income.

Don't copy official or commercial test material, and avoid promising job outcomes, as consumer law rules on misleading claims apply (the ACCC can advise). Also get an ABN, check insurance needs, and check with ASQA before offering anything described as accredited.