Part-Time Jobs Around Edith Cowan University

International students at Edith Cowan University can find part-time work across Perth and, for South West students, in Bunbury and nearby regional centres. Job availability depends on campus location, timetable, work rights, English communication skills and previous experience.

Students must always follow Australian Student visa work conditions. During teaching periods, work hours may be limited, while scheduled breaks may allow more flexibility under current visa rules. Students should check the latest government guidance before starting work.

Common Part-Time Job Options

ECU students commonly look for roles such as:

• Retail assistant
• Cafe or restaurant team member
• Barista
• Food service worker
• Hotel or events assistant
• Customer service assistant
• Tutor or peer mentor
• Administration assistant
• Library or campus support role
• Aged care or disability support worker, where qualified
• Childcare or education support assistant, where eligible
• Warehouse or logistics assistant
• Delivery or rideshare work, where legally suitable

Students should choose work that fits their timetable and does not damage academic performance.

Best Areas To Search By Campus

Joondalup Campus

Joondalup students can search around Joondalup city centre, Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City, nearby cafes, restaurants, health services, retail outlets, gyms, childcare centres and local businesses. The train line also helps students reach Perth CBD and other suburbs for work.

ECU City Campus

City Campus students have strong access to Perth CBD, Yagan Square, Northbridge, hospitality venues, offices, retail stores, events, hotels, cultural venues and transport-connected job areas. This can be useful for students in business, law, creative arts, hospitality, technology and communication-related courses.

South West Campus

South West students can search in Bunbury across retail, hospitality, aged care, health services, schools, community organisations, tourism, supermarkets and local businesses. Regional work can be more relationship-based, so students should apply early and build local references.

Jobs Linked To Study Area

Students can improve long-term outcomes by choosing part-time roles that build relevant skills.

Study area	Useful part-time experience
Business and law	Admin, customer service, reception, retail leadership, office assistant roles
Nursing and health	Aged care, disability support, hospital support, health admin, community services
Education	Tutoring, childcare support, after-school programmes, learning support roles
Hospitality	Hotels, restaurants, cafes, events, tourism services
Computing and cyber security	IT helpdesk, tech support, junior web tasks, data entry, campus tech roles
Creative arts and WAAPA	Events, venue support, production assistant, front-of-house, content creation
Sport and exercise	Gym assistant, coaching support, recreation centre roles, sports administration

How To Find Work

Students should use a mix of online and local search methods:

• Check university career resources and job boards
• Search Seek, Indeed, LinkedIn and local employer websites
• Walk into nearby cafes, shops and restaurants with a short resume
• Ask classmates and seniors about reliable employers
• Attend career and networking events
• Build a simple LinkedIn profile
• Keep availability clear and realistic
• Prepare for Australian-style interviews

Practical Advice For September 2026 Students

Students arriving for the September 2026 intake should plan living costs before depending on a job. It can take several weeks to find work, and the first semester is also when students adjust to classes, transport and assessment.

A sensible approach is to:

• Arrive with enough funds for initial rent, bond, food and transport
• Get an Australian phone number and bank account quickly
• Prepare a one-page resume before arrival
• Apply for a Tax File Number after reaching Australia
• Understand minimum wage and workplace rights
• Avoid jobs that pay cash below legal rates
• Keep work hours balanced with study

Part-time work can help students build confidence and local experience, but the main goal should remain successful study and long-term career preparation.