Want to make additional money to fuel your summer travels? It is time to start budgeting or look for part-time work!
Australia’s minimum salary is $15.86, and as an international student, you can work up to 20 hours per week during the term and unlimited hours during term vacations.
If you’re looking for high-paying part-time jobs, Australia provides plenty of options. This could be an opportunity to try something new. You may work as a barista at a trendy hipster cafe or even deliver for Menulog, Deliveroo, or UberEats.
How to get started
The good news is that you can receive your work permit along with your student visa. Here are some prerequisites you must meet:
Students should participate in a continuous study program approved by the Australian government.
Students must meet all of the prerequisites of the study program.
Students must maintain satisfactory attendance and academic progress during each study period as specified by their school.
Students must maintain Overseas Student Health Coverage (OSHC).
Even as a student, you will need to file your taxes. Your employee would have already deducted the Pay-as-you-go tax. If you earn less than $18,200 per year, you will receive a full tax rebate!
The top 5 part-time jobs in Australia
#1: Aged Care Worker
If you are outgoing and want to broaden your horizons by engaging with the elderly, working as an aged care worker may be for you!
The employment responsibilities are quite diversified. From assisting the elderly with their daily routines to offering social assistance during outings to coordinating with their family members, there will be no dull moments in this role.
Are you interested in working in healthcare in the future? You may start with a part-time job paying an average of $35 per hour.
#2: Delivery Driver
School can be chaotic during the aptly named ‘hell week’ or during test season. Being a delivery driver gives you flexibility and a pay of $20 per hour!
Driving is obviously not for everyone, especially if you don’t have a driver’s license.
#3: Personal Tutor
Have you gained a good grasp and achieved exceptional marks in several of your pre-university subjects? You should try your hand at becoming a personal tutor.
Connect with possible students by listing your strengths, desired location, and rate on services like Superprof. As a university student, you can charge up to $20 per hour, depending on your experience.
#4: Sales Representative
There are numerous sales representative jobs available on websites such as Seek, ranging from selling flowers to designing bathrooms. The typical hourly fee is from $25 to $30.
Looking for ‘We are Hiring!’ posters at your neighborhood businesses is also an excellent approach to find such positions.
Being a part-time sales representative is an excellent approach to boost confidence. After all, you’ll have to decode your customer’s vernacular (if you haven’t already) and persuade them to be interested in a product you may not be very familiar with.
#5: Customer Service
One of the key draws to this position is the high salary of $26 per hour.
The goal is to maintain a constant smile on your face while responding to customer inquiries (and complaints) and ensuring customer happiness.
It’s an excellent part-time opportunity to improve your communication abilities.
