{"id":22458,"date":"2025-11-20T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=22458"},"modified":"2025-11-19T14:40:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T09:10:30","slug":"working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Working Rights for International Students in Australia: A Simple Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#Work_Hour_Limits_What_Youre_Actually_Allowed_to_Do\" >Work Hour Limits (What&nbsp;You\u2019re&nbsp;Actually Allowed to Do)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#During_the_academic_term\" >During the academic term\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#During_official_holiday_breaks\" >During official holiday breaks\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#During_a_masters_by_research_or_a_PhD_students\" >During a master&#8217;s by\u00a0research\u00a0or a PhD students\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#An_important_exception_most_students_forget\" >An important exception most students forget\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#Things_Most_Students_Forget_Before_They_Start_Working\" >Things Most Students Forget Before&nbsp;They&nbsp;Start Working&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#Your_course_must_officially_start\" >Your course must officially start\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#Get_your_Tax_File_Number_TFN\" >Get your Tax File Number (TFN)\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#Double-check_your_visa_conditions\" >Double-check your visa conditions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#What_are_Your_Rights_Responsibilities_as_a_Working_Student\" >What are Your Rights &amp; Responsibilities as a Working Student?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#Your_Legal_Entitlements\" >Your Legal Entitlements\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#Pay_Slips\" >Pay Slips\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#If_something_feels_Wrong\" >If something feels Wrong\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#Stay_a_Full-Time_Student\" >Stay a Full-Time Student\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#How_Student_Accommodation_Helps_With_Work%E2%80%93Life_Balance\" >How Student Accommodation Helps&nbsp;With&nbsp;Work\u2013Life Balance?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#Do_international_students_have_full_working_rights_in_Australia\" >Do international students have full working rights in Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#Can_I_work_for_more_than_40_hours_a_week_as_a_student\" >Can I work for more than 40 hours a week as a student?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#How_do_you_get_full_working_rights\" >How do you get full working rights?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#Can_I_work_70_hours_a_week\" >Can I work 70 hours a week?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/working-rights-for-international-students-in-australia\/#How_much_is_the_hourly_wage_in_Australia\" >How much is the hourly wage in Australia?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If you are going to Australia for your studies, chances are you are already thinking about part-time work.\u00a0Whether you are doing this to\u00a0manage\u00a0your\u00a0expenses, gain\u00a0experience, or just keep yourself busy. The good news is that Australia gives international students fair &amp; flexible opportunities to work. And honestly, once you understand the basics, managing student\u00a0employment in Australia\u00a0becomes\u00a0significantly easier\u00a0than it initially appears.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a simple, student-friendly guide to help you understand your\u00a0<strong>work rights as a student in Australia<\/strong> visa rules, &amp; the kind of responsibilities that often get overlooked.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Hour_Limits_What_Youre_Actually_Allowed_to_Do\"><\/span>Work Hour Limits (What&nbsp;You\u2019re&nbsp;Actually Allowed to Do)&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Australia\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0play guessing games when it comes to work rights for students. The<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/immigration\/student-visa-requirements-for-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australian student visa<\/a> <\/strong>rules are clear &amp; simple enough\u00a0to follow. They are designed\u00a0in such a way\u00a0that they\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0end up\u00a0juggling\u00a0a lot\u00a0of things. Most students quickly\u00a0realize\u00a0that these limits\u00a0actually\u00a0save them from\u00a0academic\u00a0burnout.\u00a0The following are the various\u00a0work rights for students\u00a0in Australia\u00a0during various phases:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"During_the_academic_term\"><\/span><strong>During the academic term\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You are allowed to work for 48 hours per&nbsp;fortnight. This&nbsp;comes to&nbsp;about 24\/- per week. Most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/part-time-jobs-in-australia-for-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>part-time jobs in Australia<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>fit perfectly into this schedule.&nbsp;Nearly&nbsp;74%&nbsp;of international students&nbsp;in Australia work part-time during the semester.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"During_official_holiday_breaks\"><\/span><strong>During official holiday breaks\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the part that students love, as you will have unlimited working hours during semester breaks. Many students use holidays to take extra shifts. This&nbsp;generally happens&nbsp;in the hospitality &amp; retail industries as the peak season hits hard here. It is common for students to earn 2-3 times more&nbsp;than&nbsp;their&nbsp;usual weekly income.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"During_a_masters_by_research_or_a_PhD_students\"><\/span><strong>During a master&#8217;s by\u00a0research\u00a0or a PhD students\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u00a0are in\u00a0luck if you are pursuing research degrees. You can easily work for\u00a0unlimited hours all year round without breaking\u00a0Australian student visa conditions.\u00a0These students often work in\u00a0research labs, teaching roles,\u00a0&amp; academic\u00a0assistance\u00a0jobs. All of them are counted as\u00a0legitimate student\u00a0employment in\u00a0Australia.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_important_exception_most_students_forget\"><\/span><strong>An important exception most students forget\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Course-required work, such as clinical placements, teaching practice &amp; mandatory&nbsp;internships, does not count towards the&nbsp;48-hour&nbsp;cap. This is a huge&nbsp;relief if you are&nbsp;pursuing a degree in nursing, education, engineering, IT, or business that requires hundreds of placement hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These limits come straight from<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Australia student visa conditions, &amp;\u00a0honestly,\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0not hard to follow. The Department of Home Affairs conducts occasional audits,\u00a0especially for\u00a0businesses known to hire students, so staying within the limits helps keep everything clean and stress-free.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_Most_Students_Forget_Before_They_Start_Working\"><\/span>Things Most Students Forget Before&nbsp;They&nbsp;Start Working&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The excitement hits\u00a0pretty fast\u00a0when you land in Australia. You go to your\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">student\u00a0accommodation\u00a0in\u00a0Australia<\/a>,<\/strong> buy a week\u2019s grocery &amp;\u00a0immediately\u00a0start checking job boards.\u00a0However, here is the thing: Australia\u00a0has a few non-negotiables that you must follow before\u00a0your first shift. These are simply designed to keep you aligned with official work rights for students in\u00a0Australia:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_course_must_officially_start\"><\/span><strong>Your course must officially start\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you find a job in the first week of your arrival,&nbsp;you&nbsp;cannot&nbsp;begin working until your course has officially started. There are no&nbsp;loopholes&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;exceptions. Under<strong> Australia&nbsp;student visa conditions<\/strong>, this is one of the strictest rules.&nbsp;Lots of students assume that \u201corientation week\u201d counts. It&nbsp;doesn\u2019t. Your paid work hours only become legal&nbsp;from Day 1 of your academic timetable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_Tax_File_Number_TFN\"><\/span><strong>Get your Tax File Number (TFN)\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A TFN is your golden ticket for legal student employment in Australia. It will also help you keep track of your expenses &amp; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/studying-in-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">save money while studying in Australia<\/a>.<\/strong> It is free,\u00a0easy\u00a0&amp; is\u00a0required by the law. The following are the quick things you should be aware of:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You apply through the\u00a0Australian Taxation Office (ATO).\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Processing takes around\u00a010\u201328 days, depending on the rush.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Without a TFN, employers may tax you at the\u00a0<em>highest<\/em>\u00a0rate (sometimes over\u00a045%).\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some employers\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0even consider your application until you provide it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Double-check_your_visa_conditions\"><\/span><strong>Double-check your visa conditions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This part does sound boring. But it is the backbone of your stay in Australia. Your<strong>&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;student visa conditions<\/strong> outline:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How many hours can you work?\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When can you work?\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whether you can change jobs\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full-time study requirements\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work rules for dependents\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even one unintentional breach&nbsp;can lead to&nbsp;serious consequences. A simple habit that helps is&nbsp;screenshot your visa grant letter and keep it in your phone gallery.&nbsp;Whenever&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;unsure, you can quickly check the rules before taking new shifts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Your_Rights_Responsibilities_as_a_Working_Student\"><\/span>What are Your Rights &amp; Responsibilities as a Working Student?&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the things that Australia&nbsp;takes very seriously is&nbsp;workplace fairness. Whether you&nbsp;are someone who is&nbsp;a&nbsp;local resident or living in<strong> Australian student accommodation<\/strong>, the law protects you in the same exact way. Here is what your rights&nbsp;actually look&nbsp;like:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Legal_Entitlements\"><\/span><strong>Your Legal Entitlements\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Australian Workplace law, international students are covered by the National Employment Standards&nbsp;&amp; the Fair Work Act. Some of the important rights include:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum Wage: <\/strong>Casual workers usually earn over\u00a0AUD 23\/- hour. But in some sectors like hospitality &amp; retail, it can go\u00a0up\u00a0to\u00a0AUD 28\u201335\/- hour\u00a0with penalties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fair working hours:<\/strong> You will have no back-to-back 10-hour shifts without proper breaks.\u00a0You will not be forced to work unpaid overtime.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breaks &amp; safe conditions: <\/strong>You are legally\u00a0entitled\u00a0to have\u00a0meal breaks &amp; a safe workplace.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protection from unfair treatment:<\/strong> Bullying, discrimination, &amp; unsafe practices are illegal. Even if\u00a0its\u00a0just a casual job.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These rights apply to every&nbsp;kind of student. Regardless of whether&nbsp;you are living in shared <strong>student accommodation<\/strong> or university halls.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pay_Slips\"><\/span><strong>Pay Slips\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Your employer must&nbsp;give you a pay slip within one working day of being paid. Not next week. Not next month. One day. Why does it matter:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It proves your hours and hourly rate\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shows tax deductions (important for end-of-year refunds)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helps you track any underpayment\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supports visa renewals under\u00a0Australia student visa conditions\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One&nbsp;advice&nbsp;for you is&nbsp;that keep&nbsp;screenshots or&nbsp;PDF\u2019s&nbsp;in a folder. You will thank yourself when tax season arrives.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_something_feels_Wrong\"><\/span><strong>If something feels Wrong\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Underpayment, unpaid \u201ctrail shifts\u201d,&nbsp;cash in hand offers&nbsp;sketchy&nbsp;rates or pressure to work beyond your legal hours.&nbsp;You&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;have to accept any of that. If&nbsp;something feels off to you:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0Contact the\u00a0Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can report anonymously\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FWO recovered\u00a0over AUD 500 million in unpaid wages\u00a0for workers in one recent\u00a0year,\u00a0many of them students are students.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No employer can threaten your visa. Your&nbsp;work rights for students in Australia&nbsp;are protected by law. Not&nbsp;by&nbsp;your&nbsp;employers&nbsp;opinion.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_a_Full-Time_Student\"><\/span><strong>Stay a Full-Time Student\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Your work rights actually depend on your enrollment.&nbsp;Under Australia student visa conditions, you must:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stay enrolled full-time\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend classes\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make satisfactory academic progress\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your grades drop or you stop attending your classes, your work rights can&nbsp;get&nbsp;affected. It is simple, keep your studies on track&nbsp;&amp; everything&nbsp;else. Work hours, income, stability,&nbsp;stays&nbsp;secure.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Student_Accommodation_Helps_With_Work%E2%80%93Life_Balance\"><\/span>How Student Accommodation Helps&nbsp;With&nbsp;Work\u2013Life Balance?&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever you stay in Australia quietly decides\u00a0how smoothly your days run. It\u00a0impacts\u00a0your commute, your sleep, your study hours &amp; even how well you handle your\u00a0student\u00a0employment in Australia.\u00a0Students living in well-connected\u00a0student accommodation\u00a0in Australia, often find it much\u00a0easier to balance classes &amp; part-time work. It is\u00a0simply because they spend less time traveling\u00a0&amp; more\u00a0time actually living.\u00a0Following are the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">student accommodation<\/a><\/strong> makes balancing work &amp;\u00a0study\u00a0easier:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students near transport hubs save 30-60 minutes daily. This gives you\u00a0a more\u00a0breathing room for study or rest.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Being close to CBD\u2019s &amp; campus zones means you can easily go to your job. So, securing shifts\u00a0are\u00a0simpler.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Living centrally can help you in cutting transportation costs by\u00a0AUD 50\u2013120\/-month. It helps you\u00a0in\u00a0budgeting.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Having your student accommodation in\u00a0a good location\u00a0helps you stay consistent with\u00a0your attendance. This is crucial for Australia student visa conditions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Staying nearby also reduces the risk of breaching work rights for students in Australia\u00a0due to late shifts or long travel times.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working in Australia as an international student\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0have to feel overwhelming. Once you understand the main\u00a0rules\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0good to go. Australia gives students genuine opportunities to work, earn, &amp;\u00a0learn.\u00a0This\u00a0experience often helps\u00a0when\u00a0applying for future roles or PR pathways.\u00a0Ready to start your Australian journey? Find your ideal student accommodation with <strong>University Living<\/strong> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763539276033\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_international_students_have_full_working_rights_in_Australia\"><\/span>Do international students have full working rights in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, but you do get strong protections, but not unlimited work rights. You should be paid minimum wage, treated fairly &amp; pay tax like everyone else is doing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763539303730\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_work_for_more_than_40_hours_a_week_as_a_student\"><\/span>Can I work for more than 40 hours a week as a student?\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>According to Subclass 500 visa holders can work <strong>48 hours\/-\u00a0fortnight<\/strong> during classes. And <strong>unlimited hours during holidays<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763539327498\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_full_working_rights\"><\/span>How do you get full working rights?\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>People who are the citizens or have permanent residency in New York have got unrestricted work rights. \u00a0Full rights come later through visas like the Post-Study Work Visa or employer sponsorship.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763539339586\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_work_70_hours_a_week\"><\/span>Can I work 70 hours a week?\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, you can not do that. Under the Fair Work Act, full-time employees only get to work 38 hours. Plus there are some \u201creasonable\u201d extra hours as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763539350289\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_the_hourly_wage_in_Australia\"><\/span>How much is the hourly wage in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The national minimum wage is <strong>AUD $24.10\/- hour. <\/strong>Some jobs pay more with weekend or late-night rates.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are going to Australia for your studies, chances are you are already thinking about part-time work.\u00a0Whether you are doing this to\u00a0manage\u00a0your\u00a0expenses, gain\u00a0experience, or just keep yourself busy. The good news is that Australia gives international students fair &amp; flexible opportunities to work. And honestly, once you understand the basics, managing student\u00a0employment in Australia\u00a0becomes\u00a0significantly [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":22438,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[976],"tags":[5],"class_list":{"0":"post-22458","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tips-and-tricks","8":"tag-australia"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22458","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22458"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22458\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}