Students at Australian Catholic University (ACU) can access a wide range of part-time employment opportunities across major Australian cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra. These cities offer strong job markets in healthcare, retail, hospitality, education support, and administrative sectors.

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Work Regulations in Australia

International students in Australia are generally allowed to:

• Work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods

• Work unlimited hours during scheduled semester breaks

• Take up roles related to their field of study (depending on visa conditions)

Students should always check their visa conditions before starting employment.

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Common Part-Time Job Opportunities

Due to ACU’s campus locations in major metropolitan areas, students commonly work in:

• Retail assistant roles in shopping centres and supermarkets

• Café, restaurant, and hospitality staff positions

• Hotel and accommodation services

• Customer service and call centre roles

• Administrative and office assistant positions

• Healthcare support roles (for nursing and health students)

• Education support or tutoring roles

• Community service assistant roles

• Sales and marketing assistant positions

These roles help students gain Australian workplace experience while supporting living expenses.

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On-Campus Employment Opportunities

ACU may provide limited on-campus employment options, including:

• Library assistant roles

• Student services support staff

• Research assistant positions (for eligible students)

• Academic tutoring roles

• Campus event support staff

• Administrative support positions

On-campus roles often offer flexible schedules that align with academic timetables.

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Popular Employment Areas by Campus Location

City	Common Job Sectors
Sydney	Retail, healthcare, corporate offices, hospitality
Melbourne	Education support, healthcare, customer service
Brisbane	Hospitality, community services, retail
Canberra	Government support roles, administration
Adelaide and Ballarat	Healthcare, retail, service industries

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Average Part-Time Pay in Australia

Job Type	Average Hourly Pay
Retail / Hospitality	AUD 23 – 28 per hour
Administrative Roles	AUD 25 – 32 per hour
Healthcare Support	AUD 26 – 35 per hour

Wages may vary depending on location, experience, and employer.

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Benefits of Working While Studying

Part-time work while studying at ACU helps students:

• Gain Australian workplace experience

• Develop communication and professional skills

• Build local professional networks

• Improve time management abilities

• Support living expenses

• Enhance future career prospects