International students who are studying in Australia may apply for permission to work simultaneously with their study. Application for the work visa is a fairly straight forward process. Once a work visa is grantedstudents are allowed to work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week during semester, and full time between semesters (during holidays).
Casual jobs for students in Australia include:
- Restaurant/café/bar work
- Supermarkets
- Call Centres
- Cleaning
- Hotels
In an average, students with casual jobs can expect to earn between A$12 – $15 per hour. The salary varies from person to person depending on his/her potentiality.
