Temporary Relaxation of Work Restrictions 

To support the supply of certain services during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government is taking a flexible approach to student visa holders with international students who meet any of the following criteria exempt from the usual 40-hour per fortnight work limit:

  • Students employed by an aged care approved provider or Commonwealth-funded aged care service provider with a RACS ID or a NAPS ID, before 8 September 2020
  • Students employed by a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme provider before 23 April 2020
  • Students enrolled in a health care related course and are supporting the health effort against COVID-19, as directed by health officials.
  • Students employed in the agriculture sector
  • Students employed in the tourism and hospitality sector

The Government has also introduced new flexible requirements for work in Agriculture, the Global Talent Visa Program, and the Temporary Graduate Visa (TGV).

If you are an international student seeking more information on visas and working regulations visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Below are several useful websites to assist you to navigate the Australian workplace during this challenging time.

Please contact the Gold Coast Student Hub for an individual online appointment with a Student Support officer.

FAIR WORK - AUSTRALIA

 

AUSTRALIAN TAXATION

  • Apply for a Tax File Number (this is FREE - do not pay for a Tax File Number) or phone 132865.
  • Foreign passport holders – apply for a Tax File Number here.

FULL TIME INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If you are a full-time international student studying in Australia for more than three months, you will automatically receive permission to work included with your Australian student visa.

According to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, you cannot work until you have commenced your course in Australia.

Once your course has commenced you are permitted to work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight when your course is in session, and unlimited hours when your course is not in session.

 

USEFUL LINKS

For more detailed information about work conditions and student visas you can visit:

For expert tips on how to find employment in Australia while giving yourself the best chance of finding the job you want the Novoresume Career Blog offers sound advice:   

 

FINDING EMPLOYMENT - JOB SEARCH WEBSITES

The following sectors have vacancies which may require little to no reskilling:

  • Cleaning and sanitation of buildings, public spaces and transport
  • Food services and catering
  • IT systems
  • Health care and carer/community support roles
  • Outreach for people who are isolated or who need supplies delivered to their homes
  • Manufacturing roles including food manufacturing
  • Logistics including warehousing, security services and driving roles
  • Customer service and call centre roles
  • Waste management
  • Environmental management
  • Outdoor work including regional infrastructure damaged by bushfires (e.g. walking trails)
  • Agricultural, including fruit harvesting

Click here to see the current vacancies. (Jobs Hub)

Resume – 1-2 pages in length with the below information included:

  • Name and Contact details
  • Summary of Employment Skills and/or Competencies
  • Current Employment details with Dates
  • Previous Employment details with Dates
  • Current and past Education
  • Interests

INTERNSHIPS

Internships give you the opportunity to enter the workforce and gain some powerful practical experience whilst earning your qualification at the same time.

Graduates who have had exposure to the workforce and real industry sectors during their studies are better prepared to enter the workforce through enhanced skills and experience.

These opportunities are usually unpaid but may be linked to your course of study for academic credit.

Visit our Open Opportunities page to view current positions available in local businesses.

 

 

Click here to make an Online Career Support Appointment with the Gold Coast Student Hub

Up to four years of post-study work rights

There's never been a better time to study on the Gold Coast!

Now offering up to four years of post-study work rights, the Gold Coast is an emerging global city with world-class education and training facilities, extensive student support programs and employability initiatives to generate greater career opportunities.

Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) benefits:

  • Up to 4 years of post-study work rights
  • Access to additional regional visas
  • Priority processing of visa applications
  • Bonus points towards skilled migration to Australia
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