Student Jobs

If you want a part time job, now is a good time to study in Sydney. The Australian economy has been strong for 15 years. Typical student jobs are in restaurants, cafes, shops, supermarkets and pubs.

Nexus uses an employment consultant with Nexus Student Services to find students jobs. They have many contacts in Sydney and is experienced in finding jobs for international students.

Nexus Student Services can help with:

- Part time jobs
- Holiday jobs
- Job interviews
- CVs and resumes
- Bank accounts
- Tax file numbers
- Training courses
- Work references
- Understanding your visa
- Legal requirements

This is an excellent service for students who want to work while they study. People on Student Visas or Working Holiday visas can work 20 hours per week. This is a good way to earn extra money. Typical part time jobs are: waiter, bar-staff, kitchen-hand, shop assistant and cleaner. The average wage for a student job is $10 to $18 per hour. Generally, the better your English skills the easier it is to find a part-time job, but even students with weak English skills can find work as cleaners or kitchen-hands.