job description
International students with 500 student visas in Australia can work after the official start of classes, with a maximum working time of 40 hours for two consecutive weeks (excluding internships arranged by the school), and can work without restrictions during the holidays during their study abroad. You need to apply for the tax number TFN before working; You can seek a job path through the job website and the school official website; The hourly wage cannot be lower than the industry standard, and jobs that are too cheap are not considered.
I. Time spent studying and working in Australia
International students with 500 student visas in Australia can work for up to 40 hours for two consecutive weeks (excluding internships arranged by the school) after the official start of classes, and they can work indefinitely during the holidays during their study abroad.
Second, the channels for studying and working in Australia
During studying in Australia, the common channels for job hunting are various well-known job-hunting websites and official website career hub.
1, job search website: Qiu, Zhen, gumtree, etc. Australia's famous job search website, where you can get all kinds of part-time job information. Pay attention to the credibility of the employer when looking for a job. You can check the registration information of relevant companies in advance. Don't trust any employer who asks for bank information before signing a contract.
2. career hub: There will also be many recruitment notices specially delivered for students (including international students) on the relevant websites of the school career center, and job fairs will be held regularly. Students can ask questions about resumes, cover letters, interviews, career development, etc. for free to help them understand the employers in the industry and gain work experience in advance.
Second, matters needing attention in studying in Australia
1. Before working, you must apply for a tax number (TFN) through the Australian Taxation Bureau. If there is no tax number, students' income from working is taxed at the highest tax rate (about 45%).
2. The labor contract must be signed through formal channels, and the salary cannot be "cash on hand" (excluding tax).
3. There is a minimum wage standard for different jobs, and the salary paid to employees cannot be lower than this standard. Everyone should protect their rights and interests as much as possible.
4. Have the right to enjoy the rights and interests stipulated in the National Employment Standards (NES), such as parental leave, annual leave, nursing leave, community service leave, public holidays, etc. , and report to the Fair Work Ombudsman (Fair Work Ombudsman's Office) when being treated unfairly.
Life common sense
1. Cultural belief: Australia is a country that advocates multiculturalism. Most of its residents come from all over the world, mainly believing in Catholicism and Christianity, but also believing in Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. People of different nationalities and faiths have various costumes, diets and funeral customs.
2. Administrative Division: Australia is divided into six states and two territories, namely Queensland (QLD), New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (VIC), South Australia (SA), Western Australia (WA), Tasmania (TAS), Capital Special Administrative Region (ACT) and Northern Territory (NT).
3. Identity documents: Australia has no identity system. You don't need a student ID card and a work permit for school and work. When you need to show your personal documents, your driver's license is the first choice, and Australia's privacy law prohibits information of various institutions from consulting each other.
4, eating habits: Australian breakfast generally eats toast or sandwiches; Eat sandwiches, steaks, hamburgers or pasta for lunch; The main food for dinner depends on the taste. You can choose meat dishes or vegetarian dishes. In addition, tap water in Australia can be directly drunk, and most of the water consumed by Australian locals is tap water.
5. Alcohol control: The sales and control of alcoholic beverages vary from state to state in Australia, and it is generally stipulated that people over 18 can buy or drink alcoholic beverages.
6. Power standard: The standard voltage in Australia is 240V-50Hz, and that in China is 220V-50Hz. Generally, China appliances can be used in Australia, but the power plug needs to be changed.
7. Time difference with China: The time difference between big Australian cities such as Sydney and Melbourne and China is generally 2-3 hours, and the state where they are located implements daylight saving time, so the time difference between Sydney and Melbourne and Beijing is 2 hours in autumn and winter and 3 hours in spring and summer. Besides, there is no daylight saving time in Queensland, so the difference between Queensland and Beijing is 2 hours.
8. Bank card: The most famous banks in Australia are the four major banks, namely National Bank of Australia, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, ANZ Bank and Westpac Bank. International students can apply for an ordinary debit card with no overdraft function, or they can apply for a credit card.
9. Photographing regulations: Australian aborigines are conservative and don't like tourists to take pictures of them. Be careful not to take pictures rashly, so as not to cause misunderstanding, especially in places marked "No Photographing", you must abide by the regulations.
10, Child Protection: Only with the consent of parents can you take photos with foreign children, and don't touch the child's head and other parts at will to avoid being mistaken for harassment.