Earning & Spending

Qualifications Fee (In AUD)
School A$7,800 to A$30,000
Vocational Education and Training (Certificates I to IV, Diploma and
Advanced Diploma)
A$4,000 to A$22,000
English language studies Approximate A$300 per week depending on course length
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree A$15,000 to A$33,000
Postgraduate Master’s Degree A$20,000 to A$37,000
Doctoral Degree A$14,000 to A$37,000
Accommodation Expenses
Qualifications Fee (In AUD)
Child A$3,151/year
Dependents A$7,362/year
Hostels and guesthouses A$80 to A$135 a week
Shared rentals and On-Campus Accommodation A$70 to A$250 a week
Homestay A$110 to A$270 a week
Return Air Travel A$2,000/head

 

Weekly Expenses
Qualifications Fee (In AUD))
Groceries or eating out A$80 to A$200
Gas and Electricity A$60 to A$100
Phone and Internet A$20 to A$50
Public Transport A$10 to A$50
Entertainment A$50 to A$100

Australian Industries offering Part-time work

There is a wide range of industries in Australia that offer part-time work opportunities including:

  • Hospitality (Restaurants, bars and cafes)
  • Agriculture (Farming and fruit-picking)
  • Retail (Super markets and clothing stores)
  • Tourism (Hotels and Motels)
  • Tutoring
  • Administration or Clerical roles
  • Sales and Telemarketing

Ways to Find Work

Some of the best ways to find appropriate work in Australia are:

  • Online job sites and Newspapers
  • Through institution’s international student support staff
  • Registering the details at a recruitment firm

Work Rights

Every individual working in Australia including international students on student visa or people on working holiday visa have some basic rights at work. This includes:

  • A healthy and safe work environment
  • A minimum wage
  • Right to Challenge unfair dismissal
  • Breaks and Rest Periods