Legal work for students. Every international student arriving in Australia is given the opportunity to work legally. Permission to work is part of the student visa for anyone who chooses to study in Australia for more than 12 weeks. Students can start work on the first day of commencement their course. There is a limit of 20 hours/week (part time) during any week when the course of study or training is in session. However, no work limits apply during recognised periods of vacation offered by your education provider (vacation, holidays). Keep in mid that each educational stay in Australia that lasts 3 months or more entitles you to one additional month after completion of your course and a course that lasts more than one year will entitle you to two additional months. During the additional month/s you may work full time. A perfect solution for students who want to extend their stay with full time work permission are packets of two courses. A break between those two courses can last up to 8 weeks. The Australian government allows students to work full time during that time. Better English - better job. Those with better English skills can apply for such positions as restaurant or pub waiters/waitresses (always readily available and usually well paid), chef or chef´s assistant, pizza and take away food deliverer (driving licence required), nanny or demi-pair (with the chance to live with the family) or caregiver for elderly. You can also work in an office, at a reception desk (with the additional benefit of being quickly promoted), in supermarkets, clothing shops and electronic and service outlets. There is also a possibility to work in your own profession or even start up your own business. Get a reference. Australian employers value written reference and any other proof of your professional experience. That’s why if you have any documents confirming your work history, take them with you to Australia - but first translate them into English. Australian employers value written reference and any other proof of your professional experience. That’s why if you have any documents confirming your work history, take them with you to Australia - but first translate them into English. What is the salary for a part-time student? The average salary for a part-time student ranges between 15 and 25 AUD per hour. Some places will offer you as little as $13. The usual rate is around 15-17 AUD per hour. If you have relevant work experience and a good skill, you can make as much as $20-$25 or in some cases even more. Waiters and waitresses additionally get tips from satisfied clients. Daily, this may add up to additional $20 in a restaurant or $10 in a café. Night shifts are paid even 50% more. If you work on a bank or public holiday you might be eligible to receive an enhanced pay rate up to 150%. The compensation payments schedule is either weekly or fortnightly. Pay rates The table below presents the recommended minimum hourly rates of pay in Sydney.

Type of Job	Hourly Rate Of Pay
Domestic and home support (cleaning)
house cleaning	$15 - $18 per hour
light housework (e.g. meal preparation, laundry, cleaning)	$18 - $20 per hour
Childcare & Personal Care
includes general carer assistance	$15 - $20 per hour
general child care and babysitting	$15 - $18 per hour
House & Garden
general gardening (including mowing)	$16 per hour
landscaping / labouring / decorating / painting	$17 per hour
Hospitality
standard	$17 - $20 per hour
public holidays	$22 - $25 per hour
IT
basic PC support and service	$25 per hour
web site maintenance	$25 per hour
web site design	$30 per hour (negotiable)

*an enhanced pay rate applies for night shifts