How it helps enhance your education and future career opportunities.
To help you understand the range of industries in Tasmania and how you can get yourself ready to work, we have developed a website with practical information and resources.
Tasmania has a strong culture of volunteering. Volunteering is a great way to support your community, develop your skills and gain practical experience. In some cases, volunteering can also lead to paid employment.
The following websites can help you find volunteering opportunities in Tasmania:
An internship position can be a valuable pathway to full-time employment after you graduate. You are able to apply for these internships as an international student.
You can gain practical, hands-on experience related to your study with an internship. Many internships take place during semester break, giving you the opportunity to work full time and learn useful skills.
Tasmania’s two major education providers, the University of Tasmania and TasTAFE, both offer their own internship and work placement opportunities for students.
Frequently asked questions
Working while studying can be helpful in many ways. You can earn extra money to help with living and travel costs, meet new people, build your network and become part of the local community.
If you hold a Student visa (subclass 500), you can usually work up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session and unlimited hours during the study break.
In Australia there are laws about the amount of work that you can do, whether or not you get a break and how much notice your workplace needs to give you to cancel a shift.
You can search for job vacancies using online job websites such as SEEK and Jobs Australia.
We’re here to help you find work and feel right at home in our community. To get you job-ready, we host fun, engaging events and activities where you can practice networking and meet new people. These sessions are a great way to build your confidence and make friends along the way.
Our free sessions are all about getting involved and chatting with others. To find out more follow Study Tasmania on Facebook or Instagram, or sign up to our newsletter to receive updates about upcoming events
It’s really important to know that as an international student working in Australia, you have the same rights as every other worker here. If you ever have a concern about your workplace, particularly around pay or entitlements, the Fair Work Ombudsman can help investigate the issue.
If you are having issues at work, feel like you’ve been discriminated against, are being harassed or you are dismissed unfairly from a job, the Fair Work Ombudsman is there to help you. Their website has a range of information and resources to help you understand your rights and next steps
Support for migrant workers
Jobs Tasmania Career Connector is a great free service for migrants who have lived in Tasmania for at least six months. They offer friendly help with your resume and practice for job interviews. You can chat with a career coach in person or online to talk about your skills, find local job hubs and even get connected with training opportunities or potential employers.
The lovely team at the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC) regularly organises a range of activities to support migrants and international students successfully navigate their job journey in Tasmania.
For more information about these programs, please email reception@mrctas.org.au or phone (03) 6221 0999.
The Migrant Employment Energiser Program (MEEP) can support you to grow your confidence and learn the skills you need for your first job. MEEP focuses on three key areas:
Cookery and Hospitality
Building and Construction
Early Childhood Education and Care
In partnership with MRC, we set up the Migrant Talent Network to help current and future international students understand Tasmania’s work environment. You can access free online career coaching by MRC to help prepare you for work here.
You can also access in-person support. These tailed services provide guidance on job applications and interview preparation, employability skills development and one-on-one feedback.
Study Tasmania runs practical short courses designed to give you the exact hands-on skills and confidence local hospitality managers are looking for. This helps you to gain part-time or casual employment while you study.
