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Casual tutoring

Each year, the School of Mathematics and Statistics hires casual tutors to deliver tutorials, labs, workshops and undertake assignment marking.

What you need to know

  • Priority is given to current students of The University of Melbourne.
  • Successful applicants are required to hold a valid Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC).
  • For questions about tutoring in the School of Mathematics and Statistics please email ms-teaching@unimelb.edu.au
  • Timelines for applying to tutor with the School of Mathematics and Statistics for each semester are given below.

  • Applications for semester 1 2026 are now closed.

  • Applications for semester 2 2026 are now closed.

  • Due to the nature of Summer Semester, tutoring positions are available only to tutors who are currently teaching in Semester 2, 2026. Applications from new tutors will not be considered.

    The Summer Semester application window applies only to the following subjects:

    • MAST10006 (Calculus 2)
    • MAST10007 (Linear Algebra)
    • MAST20005 (Statistics)
    • MAST20029 (Engineering Mathematics)


    Eligibility

    You may apply only for a Summer Semester subject that you taught in Semester 2, 2026.

    Applications are accepted via the Casual Tutor Recruitment System (CTRS) during the dates specified below.

    Important dates

    Applications through the Casual Tutor Recruitment System (CTRS)
    Monday 16 November-Sunday 29 November 2026


    Applications close: 11:59pm 29 November 2026 (Melbourne local time)

    Summer Semester Teaching PeriodMonday 4 January -  Friday 12 February 2027

  • Applications for tutoring in Semester 1 2027 are welcome from past and prospective tutors.
    Priority is given to current students of The University of Melbourne. Applications from students enrolled at other institutions will also be considered. Tutoring positions are open to currently enrolled tertiary students only.

    Applications are accepted via the Casual Tutor Recruitment System (CTRS) during the dates specified below. All tutors, including those who taught in previous teaching periods, must submit a new application for Semester 1 2027. Previous applications and appointments do not automatically carry over to a new semester. Please ensure your CTRS profile is up to date before submitting your application.

    Important training requirement

    From Semester 1 2027, all new and returning tutors must complete the relevant tutor training to be eligible to teach in the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

    Important dates

    Applications through the Casual Tutor Recruitment System (CTRS)
    Monday 7 December 2026-Sunday 3 January 2027


    Applications close 11:59pm 3 January 2027 (Melbourne local time)

    Selection interviews (new tutors only)Monday 18 January- Friday 22 January 2027  
    Mandatory training for NEW tutors

    Monday 22 February - Tuesday 23 February -2027

    Mandatory training for RETURNING tutorsWednesday 24 February -  Friday 26 February 2027
    Mandatory subject meetingWednesday 24 February-Friday 5 March 2027
    Semester 2 Teaching PeriodMonday 1 March- 28 May 2027