Australia

Employment prospects in Australia

• On-campus: Common jobs available on the campus include barista, library assistant, campus tour guide, research assistant, etc.
• Retail: From small stores to chain of departmental stores, staff is required everywhere. In fact, students tend to form a major chunk of their staff.
• Hospitality: You could look out for employment in restaurants, bars, hotels, multiplexes, takeaway stores, etc.
• Tutoring: If you have existing qualifications or professional work experience, you might be able to get casual or part-time work in your field
• Office jobs: If you’re lucky enough, you may also be able to get office jobs like that of an administrative assistant, marketing/sales intern, social media intern, designer, developer, etc. Freelance: If you have prior experience in fields like writing, designing, coding, accounting, admin support, etc., you could find work on freelancing websites such as Upwork, Fiverr, Peopleperhour, Guru, etc.
• Freelance: If you have prior experience in fields like writing, designing, coding, accounting, admin support, etc., you could find work on freelancing websites such as Upwork, Fiverr, Peopleperhour, Guru, etc.
• Miscellaneous: Other jobs that you could take up include babysitting, pet care, running errands, driving, farming, fruit picking, etc.

• Volunteering: Several charities and non-government organisations (NGOs) in Australia need volunteers to help out. It can be a great way to meet friends, get some hands-on work experience and give back to the community

  Yes, you can always reach out to your university’s career services and they help you with career advice and suitable vacancies in the city.

  Most student visas allow up to 40 hours of work every two weeks during your course. You may also be able to work as many hours as you like during semester breaks. However, double-check your visa before starting any kind of paid work.