Australian Technical and Management College

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International student visa holders are permitted to work up to 20 hours a week during study periods.

While you automatically receive permission to work, your visa requires you to meet  certain conditions including:

• You cannot commence working in Australia until you have started your course.
• You can only work up to 20 hours a week while your course is in session. This does not include work experience you undertake as part of your course.
• Voluntary, unpaid work is not included in the  20-hour limit if it:
  • Is of benefit to the community
  • Is for a non-profit organization
  • Is a designated volunteer position (that is; it would not otherwise be undertaken in return  for wages by an Australian resident)
  • No remuneration, either in cash or kind, is received (board and lodging excepted)
• You can work unlimited hours during holiday periods when your course is not in session.

Types of work for international students: International students often find work in retail, hospitality, and administration. The wage you receive will depend on the kind of work you do and your age. You may be paid more for working on Sundays or public holidays. Tutoring younger students in the field you are studying or in your native language is also a good way to earn money. Student tutors can earn about $40 an hour.

If you work in Australia as an international student and are paid $450 or more in a calendar month,  you may be entitled to superannuation. Your employer is usually required by law to pay money into a superannuation or retirement savings account for you. This legal requirement is called the Superannuation Guarantee.

You’ll find job advertisements in local newspapers and on websites like www.seek.com.au, www.careerone.com.au, and www.mycareer.com.au. Local businesses might also place advertisements on school noticeboards, and in their stores. Keep a lookout for these position vacant notices.

Melbourne

There are a number of accommodation options available for students to choose from regarding accommodation in Melbourne. ATMC Melbourne is based in the Central Business District (CBD).

Sharing accommodation is very popular with international students. You should look for advertisements on campus noticeboards and local newspapers. When renting a house, apartment or bedsitter, landlords require rent to be paid in advance and will require a security bond equal to one months’ rent.

Sydney

In Sydney, affordable and comfortable accommodation with convenient public transport services are widely available.

ATMC Sydney is based in the Central Business District (CBD). Accommodation is readily available in the CBD and outer suburbs, where 24-hour public transport services are easily accessible.

Most students who study in Sydney stay in private accommodation. You can rent an apartment or house with friends, find share accommodation through local real estate agents and newspapers.

Finding the right place could take some time, so you should book temporary accommodation before arriving. You can find more information about finding accommodation visit, http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community/community-support/international-students

Share House

The most popular type of off-campus accommodation is sharing a house or unit with other students. Students do their own cooking and share the cost of household expenses. The cost for a single room is approximately A$75-A$150 per week. Living expenses including food, water, and electricity are additional to this. Most share houses are unfurnished.

Townhouses and Home Units

Are generally larger than flats and contain two to three bedrooms. They are particularly suitable for families and often have a small garden area. They range in price from A$250 - A$400 per week

Houses

Consist of a lounge and/or dining room, bathroom, toilet, kitchen, laundry and two to four bedrooms. If you are planning to rent a whole house, you should be prepared to pay somewhere in the vicinity of A$300 - A$500 per week (approx A$75 - A$125 per bedroom). Most houses for rent will be unfurnished so you will have to allow for the purchase of furniture. The front and backyard maintenance is usually the responsibility of the tenant.

Hostels and Guest Houses

Hostels are usually run by organizations such as Youth Hostels Australia and the YMCA, students share kitchen and bathroom facilities. They range in price from A$80-150 per week.