While studying in Australia, you can work part-time, which helps with living expenses and gaining work experience about your study area. On student visa (almost all student visas), you are allowed to work up to 40 hours every fortnight (two weeks) during semesters, and unlimited hours during holidays in college.

 

You can get a paid work, internships and volunteer in Australia. It has a wide range of industries, including:

• Retail – supermarkets, department and clothing stores.
• Hospitality – cafes, bars and restaurants.
• Tourism – hotels and motels.
• Agricultural – farming and fruit-picking.
• Sales and telemarketing.
• Administration or Clerical roles.
• Tutoring.

To work in Australia, you will also need to get a tax file number. Visit the Australian Taxation Office website to find out more information on getting a tax file number, as well as information about paying taxes in Australia.

Finding Work

There are plenty of ways to find work that suits you, including:

• Local newspapers and online job sites www.seek.com.au, www.careerone.com.au.
• Some institutions provide job notice-boards on campus and online. Contact your institution’s international student support staff to find out what options your institution offers.
• Register your details at a recruitment firm; many of them help place people in casual or short-term work.