We have prepared this section with all information that you need to know about job for students in Australia, check it out:

How can I work legally as a student in Australia?
What kind of job is more common for student?

Can I get a job even without speaking English very well?

How long does it take to get a job in Australia?
Where can I find a job?

How much can I earn working in Australia?

How can I work legally as a student in Australia?

To work in Australia, you must have a valid student visa (with permission to work) and a Tax File Number.

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What kind of job is more common for student?

This will depend on your English level but usually students work at pubs, restaurants, hotels, conventions, functions, events and office once this kind of job will give you the opportunity to work and study.

In some cities there are night class courses. For those who want something new, you can seek for jobs in your own area and work part-time legally.

Contact us and learn more about the night courses available!

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Can I get a job even without speaking English very well?

Everything will depend on your effort. The job that you should look for can be as a kitchen hand, pizza driver, cleaner, dishwasher, car wash, labour or picking fruits. Australia is a young country where the population is very mixed with immigrants from many nationalities. The Australians are used to work with foreign people, with different accents.

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How long does it take to get a job in Australia?

Most students who are really interested in working take 1 to 3 months to get their first job. However, there is not a general rule. Make a good resume in English and go asking for a job. Australia Connection will always tell you if we know about some position available.

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Where can I find a job?

You can start checking at the local newspaper and magazines.

Also the main Australian's newspapers have specific days with job’s opportunities. For example, the Courier Mail publishes job’s opportunities every Wednesday & Sundays. You can also check the opportunities on line, please click on the link below:

Word-of-mouth: useful and efficient. Ask your friends, classmates, home stay family (if you are staying in one), and tell them you are looking for a job and if someone knows about any position available for you.

Door to door: Make a good resume and go to all the places that you are interested to work and drop your resume.

Job Websites: In Australia you can find many job websites. The main websites are:

www.yahoocarrers.seek.com.au

www.jobweb.com.au

www.jobnet.com.au

www.australiajobsite.com

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How much can I earn working in Australia?

The remuneration is calculated base in working hours. Payment ranges from AUD $ 14 to AUD $ 22 per hour, depending on what kind of activity you are performing. All salaries are paid weekly or fortnightly, according to the hours worked.

The majority students receive between $250 to AUD $ 350 per week, working out of class hours and on weekends (20 hours per week).

From the third and fourth months, with a good English level, the student seeking for better job opportunities can receive between $ 350 to AUD $ 500 per week.

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