WORK IN AUSTRALIA WHILE YOU STUDY

If you are looking for a great place to work, look no further than Australia! The commonwealth has a strong economy, fantastic labour laws and excellent education opportunities. If all that isn’t enough, consider that all these benefits are available in one of the most outstanding locations in the world!

Working while you study in Australia can help complement your study and living experience. There are a number of reasons you might want to undertake part time work while studying in Australia, including assisting with living expenses and gaining work experience in your study area. One of the best things about being an international student in Australia is that you can work up to 40 hours per fortnight (every two weeks) and full time during holidays.

Australia has some of the most comprehensive labour laws in the developed world. Since 2010, employees and employers have been covered under the Fair Work Act 2009. It establishes guidelines on things like the maximum hours in the work week and rules for overtime pay. There is an entire fact sheet dedicated to the rights of foreign workers. This demonstrates the country’s recognition of and respect for workers from abroad.

In Australia, several work sectors are predicted to be in especially high demand in the next several years. These include Tech jobs like IT specialist or mobile app developer, accountants, plumbers, healthcare sector jobs and retail assistants. Just these five areas alone offer so much possibility; it’s easy to see a place for you in the Australian workforce!

Australia has a wide range of industries and many have part time employment opportunities, 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.

If you have existing qualifications and/or professional work experience, you may be able to secure casual or part time work in your field.

At some point during their working life, most adults will return, or want to return, to school for additional training. When it comes to higher or continuing education, Australia has you covered! Whether it’s to learn about new developments in your current field or to acquire the skills to enable a major career change, there is a school for you. In fact, Australia is the 3rd most popular destination for international students. There are over 22,000 courses available at over 1,100 institutions, and 7 of the top 100 universities in the world are located here!

Where you work is just as important as what you do. The right location can make even a lacklustre job feel worthwhile. Australia is the right location! There is truly something for everyone here, from world class beaches to museums, beer gardens, cafes and more. This land is so unique. It seems be untamed and urban all at once. Here’s how that happens: It’s wild because there are over 500 national parks which encompass more than 28 million hectares. The land itself is home to over 500,000 species of plants and animals, many of which have not even been identified. Yet Australia is also one of the most urban countries on Earth, because 91% of its 23 million people are clustered in a few major cities. These cities boast cutting-edge dining and entertainment but are still small enough not to overwhelm.

Strong economy. Labour laws. Quality education. Exotic landscape.

Before you start

You’ll need to organise a few things before you start looking for a student job in Australia. These include:

  • Applying for a Tax File Number (TFN). Every employer will ask you for this number and it will help at the end of the financial year to claim – or pay – your taxes. (Remember, you are an Australian resident for tax purposes). See the ATO website for information and how to apply.

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Your work rights

Everyone working in Australia, including international students or those on working holiday visas, have basic rights at work.

Protected work conditions include:

  • A minimum wage and superannuation.
  • Challenge of unfair dismissal from the job.
  • Leave, breaks and rest periods.
  • A healthy and safe work environment.

If you are a temporary resident and eligible, your employer has to pay super for you. Get a clearer picture of your work rights by visiting the Australian Government’s Fair Work Ombudsman’s website.

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All of this is waiting for you in Australia. What are you waiting for? Choose Australia for work today!