The student visa allows a student to work up to 40 gours per fortnight during the study term and full time during FLS term breaks. Australia provides good opportunities for part time and casual work. Rates of wages may range from AUD$19.49 per hour for casual work depending on the job.
If your student visa was granted after 26 April 2008 you will receive the permission to work with your visa grant. You don’t need to apply for it separately. FLS will not notify the Department of Immigration electronically that you have commenced your course. This will be done within one week of your study commencement.
Student visa holders have conditions placed on their ability to engage in paid work. there will be restrictions on the number of hours you are allowed to work.
In order to work in Australia you need to have a Tax File Number.
For a Tax file number you should apply online at www.ato.gov.au
