Overview
International students can find great part-time jobs in Australia. Even though it wouldn’t cover the full cost of tuition, it can usually help with a decent standard of life. There are numerous choices, some of which are mentioned in this article.
Important points to remember:
• International students who choose to work part-time jobs in Australia must adhere to certain regulations in order to do so. International students can find a variety of employment in Australia as well as specific part-time work hours.
Due to the relatively high living costs, students studying in Australia can earn a respectable amount of pocket money through part-time employment that they can use to supplement their living expenses and have fun while they are there.
• The new regulations allow students travelling to Australia on Visa Subclass 500 to work for up to 40 hours over the course of a fortnight (14 days) while classes are in session and for an unlimited number of hours during breaks.
The only restriction is that the student cannot begin employment before the start of the course. The hours can be split up however the student finds most convenient.
• You would need to apply for and get a Tax File Number to work part-time. As an international student with a foreign passport, you can apply for a TFN online from their official website
Types of Part Time Jobs in Australia
1. Babysitter
You can start babysitting if you have experience with kids and are nice with them. Typically, the position entails feeding, bathing, and putting kids to bed for naps. However, in some circumstances, you might also need to plan activities, offer homework assistance, and transport kids to and from school
2. Mail deliverer
• Pay: $19 to $22 an hour
• Requirement: Completed 10th grade, available to work on weekends and for night shifts.
3. Delivery person
If you know how to drive and have a license, this is a good option for a part time job. It has a good pay, $18-$25 per hour.
4. Tutor
If you think you can teach someone and if you like teaching and studying then this is your match. You can be a personal tutor or work in an institute.
• Pay: $20 to $30 an hour
• Requirements: A bachelor’s degree, certification, or diploma, and fluency in English.
5. Waiter/Waitress
You can work at cafés, restaurants or clubs to earn extra bucks.
6. Supermarkets
You can work at retail stores, supermarkets, local shops. It easy to find vacancy in such places.
Highest Paying Part Time Jobs for Students in Australia
Some of the finest high-paying part-time jobs for overseas students include:
- Cab/taxi driver – high hourly wage of roughly $15
- Tutor – about $20-$30 per day, depending on experience
- Delivery partner for companies like Uber-eats
- Authorized service providers
- Waiter in a restaurant
- Stylist
- Secretary/Personal Assistant
- Oral/Dental Hygienist – An associate degree is required.
- Personal fitness instructor
- Security guard – greater compensation for working evenings as well as during the day



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