Students
Career while you study
Working in Australia as an international student blends academic progress with real workplace experience. Part-time roles help you build skills, grow your network, and understand Australian work culture — within your student visa conditions.
The Australian international student visa (subclass 500) generally allows up to 48 hours every two weeks during study periods, and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks. Always check your conditions on VEVO and keep satisfactory course progress.
Practical guide
Five essentials every international student should understand before starting a job in Australia.
You can generally start working once your course has begun. Follow fortnightly limits during term, stay enrolled, and maintain course progress. Confirm details on VEVO.
Common options include hospitality, retail, and administration. Internships and seasonal tourism or agriculture roles can also fit around your timetable.
You are entitled to minimum wages, safe conditions, and protection from discrimination under the Fair Work Act. The Fair Work Ombudsman offers free help.
Use Seek, Indeed, and Jora for casual roles. Update your résumé, use college career support, and network on LinkedIn for field-related opportunities.
Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) before paid work, report income correctly, lodge returns as required, and understand superannuation when eligible.
Enrol at Britts College and plan your study-plus-work path with the right information from day one.
