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Things You Need to Know About Student Part-Time Jobs in Australia
If you are an international student, it is possible for you to study and work part-time in Australia! The opportunity to work part-time is beneficial for international students. Not only does it enable students to have an independent finance source, but a part-time job would also help them gain more experience and soft skills, which are necessary for them in their future careers. In addition, it would also help students to widen their network and enhance their English skills.
In general, an Australian Student Visa allows full-time degree students (undergraduate and postgraduate) to work part-time during the academic year and full-time over the holiday period, provided their course meets immigration requirements.
If your Student Visa is issued without the right to work, you can apply for a permission-to-work Student Visa after your course commences. You can check your work eligibility here: https://dev.timest.com.au/visa-service/student-visa/
However, keep in mind that you do have a few general obligations:
➤ You must remain enrolled in a course registered on CRICOS (cricos.deewr.gov.au).
➤ You must maintain satisfactory attendance on your course as required by your educational institution
➤ You must make satisfactory academic progress for each study period.
➤ You must advise your educational institution of your home address within 7 days of arriving in Australia. If you change your home address during your stay, you must keep your educational institution updated
➤ You must maintain suitable health insurance such as OSHC throughout your time in Australia
Do You Need To Pay Taxes As A Student In Australia?
It is mandatory to file a tax return for any student with a part-time job in Australia. The employer will typically deduct a Pay As You Go (PAYG) tax prior to your paycheck, and this amount will be immediately deposited with the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
Students are entitled to receive a full tax refund if the gross amount of their income is below $18,200 in a financial year. Otherwise, tax exemptions are applicable on any work-related costs such as travel, uniforms, gadgets, etc. Before filing a tax return, it is important to check the tax slip provided by your employer as it details your total income, bonuses, superannuation, and tax paid as PAYG. Filing your tax returns can be done by paper or online directly through the ATO website. For more information about tax returns, please visit https://www.hrblock.com.au/tax-academy/international-students-tax-return
What are the most common part-time jobs for international students in Australia?
WAITER
What Will You Do At This Job?
Being a waiter is arguably the most common job for an international student in Australia. Being a waiter/waitress, you can work in a restaurant, a pub, or a coffee shop. In general, your responsibility is to wait for orders and serve these orders, ensuring that the customers are satisfied. You may also need to clean the table, take bookings or deal with patrons, to name just a few.
What Can You Gain From It?
➤ A proper customer service skill
➤ Improve your English by communicating with customers
➤ Learn many valuable skills: time management skills, communication skills, and teamwork
➤ It can be a busy job since time would fly quickly and you will never feel bored
RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT
What Will You Do At This Job?
Being a retail sales assistant, you will have the duty to assist customers when they come into the stores. This may include helping customers find what products they wanted and recommending them suitable products. Sometimes, you need to work on the counter dealing with cash. You also need to deal with stocks and cleaning as well.
What Can You Gain From It?
➤ Communicating with customers and colleagues enables you to enhance your English, especially your speaking skills.
➤ There are no late night shifts (except for special occasions) because stores are typically closed from around 5.30 pm to 7 pm in the evening.
➤ The working environment is quite clean with a fun and busy atmosphere
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
What Will You Do At This Job?
You need to be an all-arounder as a kitchen assistant. You will need to wash the dishes and prepare some basic food ingredients. Some of the most common fast food chains for your consideration include Hungry Jacks, McDonald’s, and Nandos.
What Can You Gain From It?
➤ It can be super busy in the kitchen, making time fly very fast.
➤ You can consider it a workout session for your body as you may have to do the heavy lifting for inventories and a lot of walking around
➤ If you don’t have any experience or your English is not really good, it is easier for you to get a job as a kitchen assistant because there are no customer service skills required
**Studying while working part-time may be a challenge. However, remember that there are a lot of benefits that you can obtain. Aside from the financial side, studying while working part-time may further develop your time-management skills. Good luck! **