Part Time Jobs in Australia for International Students

Veda Burman Study Abroad Content Specialist

Study Abroad Content Specialist

Part time jobs in Australia are available to international students across on and off-campus workplaces. Students manage their cost of living in Australia better and get a taste of the Australian working industry through the part time jobs. Candidates can only start working once the program they are enrolled in is underway.

International students, with a valid Australian student visa are allowed to work for up to 40 hours every fortnight during an ongoing session. During holidays or breaks, students are allowed to work unlimited hours. Popular roles chosen by students include academic tutor, driver, cashier, and receptionist among others.

Top 10 Part-time Jobs in Australia

Academic Tutor

International students may choose to provide mentorship to junior students in their field of expertise.

Payment Type	Amount in AUD	Equivalent for Indians (INR)
Average Hourly Pay	29.83	1650.20
Average Annual Pay	41,000 to 105,000	2.26 to 5.80 lakhs

Cashier

Being a cashier is the most popular part time job that students preferably take up. Cashiers work at convenience stores or supermarkets.

Payment Type	Amount in AUD	Equivalent for Indians (INR)
Average Hourly Pay	18.67	1,032.82
Average Annual Pay	31,000 to 52,000	1,71 to 2.82 lakhs

Cleaner

Cleaning is a popular choice among students in Australia. Part-time cleaner posts are available mostly in commercial and administrative settlements.

Payment Type	Amount in AUD	Equivalent for Indians (INR)
Average Hourly Pay	24.23	1,340
Average Annual Pay	42,000 to 61,000	2.32 to 3.37 lakhs

Waiter/Waitress

Students work as waiters/waitresses across various restaurants and eateries. Students can also work in hotels, bars and food service establishments.

Payment Type	Amount in AUD	Equivalent for Indians (INR)
Average Hourly Pay	18.31	1,012.91
Average Annual Pay	26,000 to 52,000	1.43 to 2.82 lakhs

Delivery Driver

An individual in Australia can choose to work as a delivery driver with agencies or work with an independent contractor.

Payment Type	Amount in AUD	Equivalent for Indians (INR)
Average Hourly Pay	27.66	1,530.15
Average Annual Pay	33,000 to 104,000	1.82 to 5.75 lakhs

Aged Care Worker

International students can earn in Australia by working as an aged care worker. This job role includes taking care of the elderly, helping them with their daily chores and spending quality time with them.

Payment Type	Amount in AUD	Equivalent for Indians (INR)
Average Hourly Pay	24.24	1,340.96
Average Annual Pay	44,000 to 63,000	2.43 to 3.48 lakhs

Receptionist

Just like the position of a waiter/waitress, international students can get an exposure to the Australian hospitality industry by working as a part-time receptionist.

Payment Type	Amount in AUD	Equivalent for Indians (INR)
Average Hourly Pay	23.18	1,282.32
Average Annual Pay	38,000 to 58,000	2.10 to 3.20 lakhs

Babysitter

If you like spending time with little ones, babysitting could be the ideal part time job for you in Australia.

Payment Type	Amount in AUD	Equivalent for Indians (INR)
Average Hourly Pay	20.11	1,112.49
Average Annual Pay	31,000 to 60,000	1.71 to 3.31 lakhs

OSHC Assistant Educator

An international student can become an OSHC Assistant Educator, thereby enlightening students about the Overseas Student Health Cover program. In this program, all international students in Australia must enroll themselves to meet the future costs of hospital stay and medical care (if need arises).

Payment Type	Amount in AUD	Equivalent for Indians (INR)
Average Hourly Pay	25	1,383
Average Annual Pay	42,000 to 55,000	2.32 to 3.04 lakhs

Marketing Consultant

International students can work as part time Marketing Consultants, helping Australian companies with framing effective marketing strategies at half the cost of a full-time salaried employee at the company. It is, however, one of the highest paying part time jobs in Australia for international students.

Payment Type	Amount in AUD	Equivalent for Indians (INR)
Average Hourly Pay	46.15	2,553.02
Average Annual Pay	53,000 to 195,000	2.93 to 10.78 lakhs

Students working part-time in Australia must follow all the rules. One must be sure not to fail the 40-hours time limit as violation may result in cancellation of the student visa.

FAQs

Ques. How much can an international student earn working part-time in Australia?

Ans. International students working part-time in Australia are eligible to a minimum wage of 20.33 AUD per hour or 772.60 AUD per week as per the Fair Work Act, 2009.

Ques. Can I do 2 part time jobs in Australia ?

Ans. Yes. The Fair Work Act, 2009 permits dual work given both the roles are distinct from one another. The concerned enterprise agreement should allow the students for the same.

Ques. What is the best part-time jobs for international students in Australia ?

Ans. There is no particular best part time job in Australia. On the basis of wages, the most popular part-time jobs in Australia are those of baby-sitter, delivery person, cleaner, freelancer, etc.

Ques. Is it easy to get a part-time job for international students in Australia?

Ans. Yes. International students generally take up part-time jobs during the course of their study in Australia to pay off their expenses. One can apply post completion of a UG/PG program in an Australian university.