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Tutor engagement letter: a starter

A starting point in Word for engaging a casual tutor: the role, pay, paid time besides lessons, the Working with Children Check and confidentiality.

General information, not legal advice.

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17 October 2026
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5
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A starting point for engaging a casual tutor, to finish with your lawyer or adviser. For owners engaging their first or next tutors.

  • The role and casual employment
  • Pay, super and paid preparation time
  • The Working with Children Check as a condition
  • Confidentiality and families' information
  • Who owns the materials, and ending the employment
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Sources

Checked on 17 October 2026.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change and every centre is different: check the sources listed, and ask a lawyer before you rely on this for your centre.

  1. Fair Work Ombudsman: employee or contractor
  2. Fair Work Ombudsman: casual employees
  3. Fair Work Ombudsman: find my award
  4. Fair Work Ombudsman: Fair Work Information Statement
  5. ATO: super for employers
  6. Office of the Children's Guardian: the Working with Children Check for employers

In short

Tutor engagement letter: a starter

An editable Word starter for engaging a casual tutor, to finish with a lawyer or adviser: the role, pay and super, paid time besides lessons, the Working with Children Check and confidentiality. General information, not legal advice.

Questions centres ask

Is this a finished contract?

No. It is a starter. Which award, rates and terms apply to your centre need checking by someone qualified.

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