Conditions for Working While Studying
If you are granted permission to work, there are restrictions on the number of hours you can work.
The table below outlines the work entitlements for you and your dependant family members if you are granted permission to work.
Type of Applicant |
Work Entitlement |
Students granted permission to work |
You can work a maximum of 20 hours per week during the term and unlimited hours when your course is not in session.
Notes:
- Work that is a formal registered part of your course is not included in the limit of 20 hours per week.
- If you are doing voluntary or unpaid work you must apply for permission to work. It is included in the limit of 20 hours per week.
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Dependant family members granted permission to work |
You can work a maximum of 20 hours per week throughout the year.
Exceptions: Family members of the following students can apply to work unlimited hours once the student starts their main course:
- students studying in Masters by coursework (visa 573)
- students studying in Masters by research or Doctoral degree (visa 574)
- students sponsored by AusAID or Defence and studying in Masters by coursework, Masters by research or Doctoral degree (visa 576).
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Important: You must also comply with the State and Territory laws of Australia. Under all State and Territory laws, you cannot work during school hours if you are under the school leaving age, which in most states is 15 years of age.
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