Work Rights
STUDENT
VISA
Working
while studying
Once
you have arrived in Australia and
started your course, you and your
family members can apply for permission
to work. The table below outlines
the work entitlements for you and
your dependent family members if you
are granted permission to work.
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Type
of Applicant |
Work
Entitlement |
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Students
granted permission to work |
You
can work a maximum of 20 hours
per week when your course is
in session and unlimited hours
when your course is not in session.
Notes:
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Work that is a formal registered
part of your course is not
included in the limit of 20
hours per week.
- If
you are doing voluntary or
unpaid work you must apply
for permission to work. It
is included in the limit of
20 hours per week.
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Dependent
family members granted permission
to work |
You
can work a maximum of 20 hours
per week throughout the year.
Exceptions:
Family members of the
following students can work
unlimited hours once the student
starts their main course:
-
students enrolled in Masters
by coursework (visa 573)
- students
enrolled in Masters by research
or Doctoral degree (visa 574)
- students
sponsored by AusAID or Defence
(visa 576)
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You
must also comply with the State and
Territory laws of Australia. Under
all State and Territory laws, you
cannot work during school hours if
you are under the school leaving age,
which in most states is 15 years.
The
money you may earn from working in
Australia should only supplement your
income and not be your only source
of income.
To
gain a Student Visa you will need
to shown that you already have enough
money to support yourself and any
dependants during your studies.
There
is no guarantee of employment.
Some
institutions offer a job placement
service.
You
will need to obtain a tax file number
from the Australian Government.
For
further information see:
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/570-3/how-the-visa-works.htm
