Yes, international students on a valid student visa (subclass 500) in Australia can work, but there are restrictions on the number of hours they can work while their course is in session. Specifically, they can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during term time and unlimited hours during semester breaks.
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Work rights for international students in Australia
International students in Australia on a valid student visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during term time and have no work hour restrictions during school breaks. This allows them to earn while studying, with the exception of those studying Masters by Research or Doctoral degrees and their families who have no work restrictions during term. However, students must be enrolled in an eligible course, and their visa must be active to be able to work.
There are no work hour limits during officially recognized school breaks and holidays. Students can take up part-time work in Australia. Students can't begin working until their courses have officially started, even if they arrive in Australia earlier than that.
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Post-study work visas in Australia
International students often choose to stay back in Australia after completing their studies. The country has more than 8 million job vacancies across 20+ sectors. The Department of Home Affairs in Australia offer the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) visa as the post-study work visas for international students.
The following are the eligibility requirements for a Subclass 485 Visa:
- Must have completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or doctoral degree in Australia
- Have studied in Australia for at least 16 months
- Must be aged below 45 years while applying
- Must demonstrate English language proficiency
- Meet health and character requirements
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