Working hours on a student visa are restricted to ensure you can balance your study and work. The restrictions give you ample time to focus on your studies and complete your education while still financially supporting yourself and gaining work experience.
If you plan to work while you study, you will need to understand your rights and responsibilities as an international student.
Brisbane has many flexible, part-time and casual jobs available.
Ideally you will find opportunity within your field of study, but most Australian students find casual jobs in retail, hospitality, tutoring, administration work, seasonal farm work, or services such as aged care or cleaning.
Learn more about how you can work while you study at Study Queensland and Study Australia.
Whether you are working to gain postgraduate experience or need a casual job to help support your living expenses, there are plenty of ways to find work in Brisbane to suit your situation.
While you study you can gain work experience with paid jobs, volunteer work and internships, which may give you an advantage over your fellow classmates after graduation.
Online career and recruitment websites can provide regularly updated work listings, searchable by industry. Recruitment firms also help to place people in casual or short-term work.
Your educational provider may have internship programs designed to give students real-world experience, and some university degrees may even require internship placements as part of the coursework.
Charities and non-profit organisations are often looking for volunteers, and by giving up your time you can meet new people, gain hands-on experience and give back to the Brisbane community. You can find volunteer opportunities at Go Volunteer or Volunteering Queensland.
All work experience counts towards your future.