Earn While You Learn in Australia

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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 granted students 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.