Employment Opportunity

When you are granted a student visa, a “No Work” condition will be imposed. However, if you decide to seek employment when you are in Australia, you will need to wait until you have commenced your course and then apply for “permission to work” which can usually be done through your International Student Office, or through a local DIAC office.

You may work up to 20 hours a week while your course is in session and full-time during the holiday periods. Your dependents, if also granted permission to work, can work up to 20 hours a week at all times.

Remember, you should try to achieve a healthy balance between studying, working and relaxing and, in particular, not allow your job to affect your main purpose for being in Australia – to study and pass your course.

There are several ways to find a casual or part-time job. The Student Employment Offices at your college or university is the best place to start. In addition to a physical listing of available jobs, the same jobs are usually placed on the institution’s website. Daily papers advertise employment opportunities, particularly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and weekly local papers also contain jobs in the nearby area.