Torrens University - Gotha Street Campus

Torrens University Australia offers a range of career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Business, Education, Hospitality, Design and Creative Technology and Health on campus led by experienced academics located in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane.

• Latin American & European 30% Business Scholarship
• Latin American & European 15% Health Scholarship
• Latin American & European 15% Design Scholarship
• Middle East Youth Opportunity 15% Business, Health and Design Scholarships
• Sri Lankan Offshore 15% Business Scholarship
• Limited Japanese Undergraduate Health Science 20% Scholarship
• Laureate Australia Business Merit 25% Scholarship
• Laureate Australia Design Merit 20% Scholarship
• Alternative Study Path Business, Health, Hospitality & Design 15% Scholarship
• Offshore Online Business Scholarships up to 30%
• Here to Educate (Education) 20% Scholarship
• Limited Motivational William Blue College of Hospitality Management Scholarships

Working in Australia

Many overseas students studying in Australia often find part-time work to support themselves during their stay and to earn some extra money. If you are interested in working in Australia there are several things you should be aware of before you start looking for a job.

Work Permission

If your student visa was granted on or after 28 April 2008, you don’t need to apply for work permission. You already have work permission on your student visa and this allows you to work for 20 hours per week (outside school hours).

Tax File Number

Once you have work rights (or Working Holiday Maker Visa) you can then start looking for a job. You will need to apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) for taxation purposes. If you start work before you get your TFN, you have 28 days to provide your TFN to your employer.

Types of jobs

Your level of English and limited work hours will be an important factor when looking for a job. The most likely opportunities for work are in hospitality and service industries as these areas tend to have a high turnover of staff, flexible working hours and do not always require a high level of English.

Some examples are:

• Waitress/waiter
• Kitchen hand
• Shop assistant
• Delivery person
• Cleaner

Rates of Pay

The rates of pay vary from place to place. You could expect, for the above jobs, to receive anywhere from A$12 – A$20 per hour. Most of the above jobs are easy to come by and do not always require a high level of English. However, there may be downsides such as:

• Rate of pay may be less than for a native speaker
• Student visa regulations (full-time study and maximum hours work, per week)
• You can only work outside school hours and on weekends

Homestays

There are a range of housing options available for students in Adelaide, including residential colleges, student apartments and private rentals. Torrens does not own or operate its own accommodation facilities. However, the Student Services Team can help you find a housing option that best suits your needs. Torrens University is also registered with the Australian Homestay Network (AHN).   Residential Colleges Residential Colleges provide safe, furnished, fully catered accommodation with a central focus on the student community. They offer social, recreational and sporting activities which encourage peer networking. In addition, the colleges include academic and pastoral resources to maintain the welfare of the students in their care. Options include:

• Lincoln College
• St Marks College
• St Ann’s College

 Student Apartments Atira offers modern apartments and first-class facilities coupled with a supportive, engaging student experience, helping our residents to succeed academically and maintain a healthy life balance. Their unique approach to providing exceptional environments for student living is a combination of thoughtful design with comfort, security, and enjoyment in mind. To find out more, visit Atira or call 1300 848 888. Urbanest offers fully furnished self-contained apartments with shared social spaces. A variety of options are available from large studios to single and twin ensuite rooms in a shared apartment.