How to Find Part Time Jobs in Australia & Average Salaries

A popular study destination, Australia attracts millions of students every year. Its rich cultural diversity, world-class education, and wide range of employment opportunities are some of the factors that have contributed to this growth. 

Managing finances while studying become important for international students once they start their study program. Working part-time along with studying helps them earn some extra income and gain exposure. Before we move further to know about the types of part-time jobs in Australia, let’s start by knowing about some employment rights in the country. 

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Part time jobs in Australia for students- Rules to follow 

There are several rules for part time jobs in Australia for students. These govern the application and execution of part time jobs in Australia for international students. Student Visas have undergone a change in Australia from 1st July 2016. The previous Subclasses, namely 571-576 have been clustered under Subclass 500. Hence, students venturing to the country under this subclass will have eligibility for working up to 40 hours every fortnight while their course is in session and unlimited hours when the course is not in session, i.e., during breaks and holidays. However, the student cannot start working till the course starts. The fortnight means a duration of 14 days, commencing on a Monday and concluding on the Sunday of the following week. Hours may be divided as per the convenience of students. For example, students may work for 10 hours in a week and 30 hours in the second week or even 15 and 25 hours respectively in the two weeks. 

Breaching the guideline of 40 hours will lead to the visa cancellation. Those seeking continuous part-time work should restrict themselves to working for 20 hours every week on average. As mentioned, students may not start working until the beginning of the session. For example, suppose a course begins in January this year and you arrive by December in the previous year. Then you cannot start part time work until the session officially starts. If casework is a regular component of the course curriculum that you have enrolled in, then this limit will not be applicable. This will apply only in case of compulsory internships linked to integrated courses. Students falling under the Post Graduate Research Sector may work for unlimited hours when their doctoral thesis or research work starts. If there are any preliminary courses that students have enrolled in, they will have the eligibility to work for 40 hours every fortnight as per the standard guidelines. 

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Those completing study requirements for Australia may apply for the Post Study Work Permit in the Graduate Stream. Yet, those enrolling in ELICOS will be unable to apply for Post Study Work Permit for Australia. If students are applying under the Post Graduate Research Sector or taking any preliminary course, then they will have the eligibility to work for just 40 hours in a fortnight throughout the tenure of the course that they have enrolled in. Only when the Research Course starts, students will have permission for working for unlimited hours. You should remember that a Tax File Number is required for working part time and as a global student with a foreign passport, and you may apply for TFN online itself courtesy of the official website. 

The Australian Government has stipulated that all students will have similar privileges with regard to working while they are studying. They will have the right to minimum wages as laid down under the Fair Work Act of 2009 and may challenge unfair dismissal from any job along with being entitled to rest periods and breaks while being entitled to safe and healthy working environments as well. 

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Employment rights in Australia

With an Australian student visa, international students can work for more than 40 hours a fortnight during the semester. However, they can work unlimited hours during semester breaks. As an employee, they receive some specific entitlements known as National Employment Standards including; 

• Annual leave
• Long service leave
• Community service leave
• Public holidays
• Parental leave and related entitlements
• Compassionate leave and personal carer’s leave
• Provision of a Fair Work Information Statement
• Requests for flexible working arrangements
• Notice of termination and redundancy pay

How to find part time work in Australia

Finding part-time jobs in a foreign country may seem like a difficult task but it isn’t. Here are some platforms that can help you with your job search while you pursue your education in Australia. 

• LinkedIn
• Indeed Australia
• Adzuna
• CareerOne
• Gumtree
• Seek

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Type of part time jobs in Australia and minimum wages 

There are two types of part-time jobs that students can explore while studying in Australia. 

On-campus 

Peer Tutoring

One of the best jobs that students can take up is peer tutoring, helping other students who might face difficulty in studying certain subjects. As a tutor students will be responsible for helping the tutee with completing the syllabus and assignments.

Teaching Assistant

Another interesting part-time role that the students can take up is of a teaching assistant where they will be responsible for assisting the professors in fulfilling their daily duties that including planning lectures, checking assignments, etc. 

Research Assistant

As a Research Assistant, students are responsible for helping the managers with research projects that involve collecting and analyzing data and laboratory experiments. 

Library Assistant

Library assistants are responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of the library. Their duties include helping the visitors in picking the books, arranging the bookshelves, etc.

Off-campus 

Customer Support Representative

A customer support representative is responsible for informing the customers about the products and services of the organization and solving their queries along the way. 

Store Associate

A store associate carries out all administrative tasks that must be performed for the smooth running of the store. These tasks include recommending products to customers, cleaning the store, etc. 

Translator

Another compelling off-campus role that students can explore is of a translator. This is an excellent opportunity that allows the students to learn new languages as a part of their role

Waiter

Waitering is probably one of the most popular part-time jobs. It is an interesting job profile to get an idea to get a brief overview of the hospitality industry. 

Highest paying part-time jobs in Australia for international students

Part-time jobs	Average pay per hour
Aged care worker	AUD 35 (INR 1,961)
Delivery driver	AUD 20.33 (INR 1,136)
Personal tutor	AUD 20.33 (INR 1,136)
Sales representative	AUD 30 (INR 1,681)
Customer Service	AUD 26 (INR 1,457)
Secretary	AUD 25 (INR 1,401)
Oral Hygienist	AUD 32 (INR 1,793)
Waiter	AUD 24 with tip (INR 1,345)
Personal trainer	AUD 25 (INR 1,401)
Admin Executive	AUD 30 (INR 1,681)

Average salary of part-time jobs in Australia 

 The below table shows the average salary of some lucrative part-time jobs in Australia 

Part-time jobs	Average hourly salary
Tutor	A$29.45
Waiter	A$17.97
Babysitter	A$19.97
Personal trainer	A$30.62
Customer Service Representative	A$ 51,969

Source: PayScale 

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Part-time jobs available in major Australian cities

1. Sydney
List of top part-time jobs in Sydney for international students:

Part-time jobs	Average pay per month	Cost of living in Sydney/monthly	Tentative savings
Cashier	AUD 2,000 (INR 1,11,976)	AUD 1,754 (INR 98,173)	AUD 246 (INR 13,774)
Sales Assistant	AUD 2,320 (INR 1,29,962)	AUD 1,754 (INR 98,173)	AUD 566 (INR 31,699)
Retail Assistant	AUD 2,060 (INR 1,15,404)	AUD 1,754 (INR 98,173)	AUD 306 (17,149)
Warehouse Operator	AUD 2,804 (INR 1,57,167)	AUD 1,754 (INR 98,173)	AUD 1,050 (INR 58,852)
Administration and Support	AUD 2,846 (1,59,481)	AUD 1,754 (INR 98,173)	AUD 1,092 (INR 61,200)

2. Perth

List of top part-time jobs in Perth for international students:

Part-time jobs	Average pay per month	Cost of living in Perth/monthly	Tentative savings
Customer Service Representative	AUD 3,000 (INR 1,67,882)	AUD 1,936 (INR 1,08,550)	AUD 1,064 (59,527)
Marketing Consultant	AUD 2,800 (INR 1,56,543)	AUD 1,936 (INR 1,08,550)	AUD 864 (INR 48,309)
Tutor	AUD 2,000 (INR 1,11,976)	AUD 1,936 (INR 1,08,550)	AUD 56 (INR 3,578)
Pharmacy Assistant	AUD 2,000 (INR 1,11,976)	AUD 1,936 (INR 1,08,550)	AUD 56(INR 3,578)
Accounts Assistant	AUD 2,083 (INR 1,16,551)	AUD 1,936 (INR 1,08,550)	AUD 147(INR 8,226)

3. Melbourne

List of top part-time jobs in Melbourne for international students:

Part-time jobs	Average pay per month	Cost of living in Melbourne/monthly	Tentative savings
International Student Support Officer	AUD 5,000 (INR 2,79,950)	AUD 1,500 (INR 83,986)	AUD 3,500 (1,95,938)
Customer Service Attendant	AUD 4000 (INR 2,23,929)	AUD 1,500 (INR 83,986)	AUD 2,500 (1,39, 951)
Administration Support Officer	AUD 2,603 (INR 1,45,717)	AUD 1,500 (INR 83,986)	AUD 1,103 (INR 61, 751)
Receptionist	AUD 2,419 (INR 1.35,432)	AUD 1,500 (INR 83,986)	AUD 919 (INR 51,452)
Student Services Officer	AUD 1,799 (INR 1,00723)	AUD 1,500 (INR 83,986)	AUD 299 (INR 16,740)

4. Canberra

List of top part-time jobs for international students in Australia’s capital Canberra: 

Part-time jobs	Average pay per month	Cost of living in Canberra/monthly	Tentative savings
Pharmacy Assistant	AUD 1,920 (INR 1,07,511)	AUD 1,740 (INR 97,400)	AUD 180 (INR 10,077)
OSHC Assistant Coordinators	AUD 2,080 (INR 1,16,507)	AUD 1,740 (INR 97,400)	AUD 340 (INR 19,039)
Administration Officer	AUD 2,028 (INR 1,13,559)	AUD 1,740 (INR 97,400)	AUD 288 (INR 16,125)
Academic Tutors	AUD 2,400 (INR 1,34,373)	AUD 1,740 (INR 97,400)	AUD 660 (36.956)
Sales Assistant	AUD 2,160 (INR 1,20,946)	AUD 1,740 (INR 97,400)	AUD 420 (INR 23,517)

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Do international students pay taxes in Australia? 

If you take admission in a course at an Australian university lasting more than six months or more, you may be regarded as an Australian resident for tax purposes. This means:

• You would be required to pay taxes on your earnings at the same rate as other residents
• You are eligible to receive the benefits of the Australian tax system, such as the tax-free threshold (or part of it, if you stay in Australia for just one part of the financial year)
• tax offsets
• generally lower tax rates than a foreign resident

Things to remember know when searching part-time jobs in Australia

• A student cannot start his part-time job before the official start of the academic session. He/she may be able to arrive a few months or days early but can’t begin his/her job. 
• This limit doesn’t apply to students who are enrolled in a course that demands casework regularly. 
• Students who are enrolled in a PhD program or are from the postgraduate research sector can work for unlimited hours when the thesis work begins. Working hours in Australia are limited to 40 per fortnight if these students are pursuing a preliminary course. 
• You can get a post-study work permit in Australia if you fulfill all the study requirements. 

Laws applicable to international students working part-time in Australia

Studying and working in Australia for international students has been made rewarding because of the several laws that are in place to protect their rights. Here are some of the rights reserved by the Australian government for part-timers, irrespective of nationality: 

• A minimum wage of AUD 20.33/hour or AUD 772.60/week as dictated by the Fair Work Act 2009. 
• Proper rests and breaks. 
• Right to oppose unfair dismissal. 
• A secure and healthy workplace. 

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) in Australia

Purchasing and maintaining OSHC for your entire span of stay is an important requirement if you want to go to Australia on a student visa. It is a key visa requirement as well. 

It covers the cost of hospitalization and health treatment. An OSHC can also help you save on ambulance service. The cover for singles will cost a minimum of AUD 478 (INR 26,740) for a year. 

 Some OSHC providers in Australia are:

• BUPA Australia
• Medibank Private 
• NIB OSHC
• ahm OSHC
• CBHS International Health

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Manage your cost of living in Australia with upGrad Abroad 

While the part-time jobs for international students in Australia pay decently, they can cause some discomfort to those who find it difficult to multitask or solely want to focus on their studies. 

So, how can one manage one’s living expenses if they don’t wish to work part-time? The answer is simple! Reach out to upGrad Abroad and explore its UA Accelerator Programs to reduce your education and living costs by a whopping number. 

Our UA Accelerator Programs in collaboration with Australian universities like Torrens University, University of Canberra, and others allow a blended model of study. Under this system, the students can learn online for the first few semesters with a renowned Indian college and then move to complete the rest of the course on-campus in Australia. 

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