It’s hard to believe but Christmas is less than 100 days from now.
(Where did this year go?!) Yup, mutual feelings!!!
Ok back to the article.
Many popular employers have already posted their Christmas Casual hiring ads since the last few weeks.
And the applications for those positions will start closing soon.
So if you are interested, then this might be a perfect time to apply and pick up that extra job during Christmas time in Australia.
Let’s look at who’s hiring for the Christmas Casuals:
JB Hi-Fi
Australia’s most popular electronics retailer, JB Hi-Fi,have posted their Christmas Casual since late August, with expected start date from September or October.
Although no previous retail experience is essential, it is good to have one plus your communication skills and knowledge of tech will certainly be a plus. It’s one of the most competitive Christmas casual hiring, so you need to bring your top game.
Christmas at Myer feels different. And part of that is the team that makes it special.
Myer, Australia’s most popular department store, has also posted their Christmas Casual ads for the various roles at different locations, with them needing staff from September to January next year.
Multiple positions across departments like Customer Service, Online Fullfillment, Sales are available.
Then Fulfillment Associate positions at Amazon might just be the perfect fit. You can help fulfill customer orders over the busy Black Friday and Christmas period.
The best part is no experience is required as you are provided with in house training.
Voted as a Best Fashion Employer in Australia, Cotton On, is hiring Holiday Casual team members across Australia.
With up to 50% off discount for team members at Cotton Brands, it might be a perfect fit for someone who loves shopping and wants to bring the best experience for the customers as well.
Large retailer, Target is hiring holiday casuals at multiple locations for the upcoming busy season with roles starting from September to mid February.
Multiple casual retail team members are required across Australia at The Reject Shop, which will grow in Dollarama Australia stores over the coming months.
Their recruitment process put the candidates into local pool talent, with Christmas seasonal hires from the pool of these candidates.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is general in nature and does not constitute financial advice. Please seek help from ATO or a registered taxation accountant for personal guidance regarding your personal circumstances.
Tax season is just around the corner.
Are you ready to launch your tax return this year? Do you understand how the Australian taxation system works, and importantly, what’s changing in the year 2025 for tax returns?
Well, we are going to cover all you need to know abour 2025 tax season guide and much more in this article.
Do you even need to lodge a tax return in Australia?
As an international student, if you are studying for more than six months, then you are considered a resident for taxation purposes in Australia.
If you are earning an income in Australia, the chances are that you will need to lodge a tax return.
But there are a couple of circumstances in which you might not be required to lodge a tax return:
if you did not earn any income during the financial year, or
you earned below the threshold of $18,200 and there was no tax withheld from your income.
Apart from this, most likely, you will be required to lodge a tax return.
You can check more information regarding that via this video:
Key tax dates for the 2025 year
The financial year for tax return purposes is from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025.
The tax lodgement period starts from the 1st July onward.
However, the ATO usually recommends waiting for a few days to lodge a tax return so that everything gets updated into the systems.
The deadline, if you are lodging your tax return by yourself, is 31st October 2025.
Now, how do you lodge your tax return in Australia?
There are three main ways you can lodge your tax return.
The first one is DIY, which means “Do It Yourself”, which can be done via your MyGov account.
If you haven’t got one, you can create a MyGov account, and then you will need to link the ATO services with it.
You can check this step-by-step process with an example of lodging your tax return in Australia.
The second way is to get help from the Tax Help program, which is run by the ATO.
It’s free for people who are earning less than $70,000 annually and meeting other eligibility requirements.
You can get help from ATO volunteers via online or by phone, or through tax help centers across Australia.
Last but not least, you can also get your taxes done through a tax accountant.
Especially if your tax return is complicated and you need to confirm if you can claim some deductions or not, then, doing your tax return with a tax accountant might be a better option.
Now, what do you report in your tax return?
The first thing is reporting your income, the money you earned in Australia.
doing some freelance or gig economy work (e.g. Uber Eats or DoorDash)
or earning money through bank interest
or capital gains from your investments (e.g. cryptocurrency or share trading)
getting scholarships.
Yeah, it might be surprising for some of you that scholarships could also be taxable in Australia. Not all of them, but some; it depends upon the scholarship agreement.
So, our suggestion would be to reach out to your scholarship provider (e.g, university, private organisation or a government body) and ask them if your scholarship is taxable or exempt from taxes.
Also, you’ll need to report any deductions you are claiming.
Deductions are work-related expenses or other eligible costs from the financial year that can lower your taxable income.
Your tax is calculated on your taxable income, which is calculated like income minus deductions.
However, when claiming these deductions, you need to keep in mind that
it must be paid by you,
it must be related to your job,
It is not a private or domestic expense and
you must have record for it, (e.g receipts).
Now, there’s no one-size-fits-all here for the deductions.
So, our suggestion would be to check on the ATO website or speak to a registered tax accountant who can help you understand which deductions you can claim in your tax return.
Some examples of deductions that we have seen on the ATO’s website that people could potentially claim in their tax returns:
work-related expenses,
home office expenses,
uniform-related expenses,
work-related travel expenses,
any tools, equipment, computers purchased for work,
Medicare is Australia’s public health system, which is funded by the Medicare levy that is paid along with your taxes each year.
For most taxpayers in Australia, it is 2% of the taxable income. But just keep in mind that there could be a Medicare levy surcharge as well for some taxpayers.
But most international students are usually not eligible for Medicare benefits.
They have to purchase private health insurance, OSHC, Overseas Student Health Cover.
So, chances are that you are not required to pay the Medicare levy. But you need to get a Medicare entitlement statement from Services Australia before lodging your tax return.
It is free to get one.
But make sure to get this statement before lodging your tax return, and you have to get a new one each year.
So, even if you already got one for the previous tax year, you’ll still need to get a new one for this tax year.
What happens after you lodge your tax return?
After lodging, ATO (Australian Taxation Office) will process your tax return.
Usually, it’s quite fast and straightforward process, and the ATO says that they try to process the current year’s electronic tax returns within 12 days.
Once the ATO process and finalise your tax return, they will issue you a NOA (notice of assessment).
This notice will tell you how your tax assessment was calculated and where your tax dollars are going.
After the tax assessment, you could be eligible for a refund, or owe taxes.
Now, there is a myth among international students that they will get all their taxes back after filling their tax return.
It might be the case if you are earning below the threshold of $18,200, but it certainly is not if you earn more than that threshold.
Each pay, employers in Australia are required to deduct tax from your salary.
And the tax assessment will tell you whether you’re going to get a refund or owe money to the tax office.
So what’s changing for this 2025 tax season?
The major change we have is regarding the tax slabs for the year 2024-2025.
The changes are in the tax brackets and the rates for these brackets, which are given below in the table.
Basically, every Australian taxpayer is pretty much going to have some sort of tax relief in this financial year.
Some quick tax season reminders
First, make sure that you keep all your records for your income and for deductions that you are claiming.
The ATO expects us to keep a record for at least five years from the date of lodgement.
Importantly, get your Medicare entitlement statement from Services Australia before lodging your tax return.
Watch out for any scams that happen during this time of year, especially text messages or emails requesting payments.
Many students in Australia look to make some extra $$$ while studying.
And while as a student you can find some part-time work, many students look forward to doing something of their own.
That is where Freelancing shines.
So, this guide will give you information on how to do freelancing in Australia as a student including where to find work as a freelancer.
So let’s get in!
What is Freelancing?
Freelancing is a type of self-employment where a person offers their services on a project or contract basis to their clients.
So rather than committing to full-time or part-time employment, freelancers take on multiple projects with different clients.
Why Freelancing?
So you might wonder why freelancing? Well, there are some reasons:
You are your own boss: Freelancing is self-employment so you can choose to work when you want, who you want to work with and, to an extent, how to work as well. Giving you the freedom of becoming your boss.
Work-life balance: As a student, you need to manage multiple priorities, especially as you live far away from your family. Freelancing is a great way to manage a balance between your studies, work and life.
Flexibility with study schedules: No more stress about choosing a specific lecture that suits your work schedule. Freelancing allows you to have flexibility in choosing your study schedule. By finding remote freelance opportunities, you can even strike the perfect balance in your schedule by working from your student accommodation in Perth!
Varied work opportunities: As a freelancer, you usually work with different clients from around the globe on different projects. It not only gives you a chance to improve your skills and knowledge but presents different opportunities as well.
What are the Requirements to Work As a Freelancer in Australia?
Here are some requirements to keep in mind when working a freelancer in Australia:.
ABN: You need to have an ABN (Australian Business Number) to work as a freelancer in Australia as you will be running your own business.
International Student Work limitations: As an international student, you can only work a maximum of 48 hours per fortnight while your study is in session. However, during official school holidays, you can work unlimited hours.
Bank Account: It might be a good idea to create a new bank account to manage finances as a freelancer.
Keeping records: You will need to keep a record of hours worked, invoicing and taxes as you are running a business. Many freelancers use accounting software like Xero to help them manage all the record keeping requirements.
Payments Platforms: You will need to get paid right? So you will need to consider what payment platforms you might need to use. While bank transfers can be great for local payments, international clients might like to pay via platforms like PayPal or Wise.
Skills and knowledge: Now it goes without saying that you need to have the right skills and knowledge to get work as a freelancer. Without that, it will be difficult to get work.
What are the Popular Types of Freelance Work?
There are many types of freelance work available to students in Australia. Some of the popular freelance work includes:
Digital Marketing: This includes social media marketing, content creation, SEO, email marketing.
Graphic Design. You can provide services like logo design, web design, illustrations, flyers
Tutoring: You can teach primary, secondary or university students, depending on your skillset.
Writing: It includes services like copywriting, blogging, editing and proofreading.
Software Development: You can get work for web development, app development, tech support and others.
Virtual Assistance: Providing admin support, customer service, research assistance.
Photography and Videography: Offering product/service photography, drone shoots, events related, video editing.
Other options include fitness coaching, event planning, data analysis and many more.
Just note that some of these work opportunities might require you to have permits, certification or qualifications in Australia.
Where to find work as a Freelancer in Australia?
Here are some great places to find work as freelancer in Australia:
Online Platforms: List of popular freelancing platforms includes:
Airtasker
Gumtree
Fiverr
Upwork
Freelancer.com
PeoplePerHour
Networking: You can attend events, exhibitions, seminars, conferences happening around Australia to build your network. This will help you to connect with the businesses who might be looking for services like yours. Here are some popular platforms:
Eventbrite
Meetup
Allevents
Cold Outreach: Consider sending messages to prospective businesses who might hire your services. You can do this via platforms like Facebook Groups and LinkedIn.
Referrals: This one works once you have worked with some client. If they liked your work, then they might send your referral. Ideally, you should build your portfolio to showcase your skills to new clients.
How much money Freelancers can make in Australia?
The answer to this question is a bit challenging as it depends on your skill set, experience, client budgets and other factors.
In Australia, the current minimum wage from 1st July 2024 is $24.10.
But there is no fixed minimum wage for people running their own business as a Freelancer.
Upwork has put together a really good guide on how to calculate your rates a freelancer.
Tips for Success as a Freelancer in Australia
Few tips to be successful as a freelancer in Australia:
Building strong client relationships: One of the keys to becoming a successful freelancer is to build strong client relationships. Even if they don’t have an immediate work, they might consider you for future work or even send your referrals.
Always delivering on time: As they say “Time is money”, it is crucial for you as a freelancer to deliver your projects on time. If possible, deliver ahead of schedule.
Exceptional service: Create a wow factor for your clients. Mesmerise them with your services.
Continually upgrading skills: As technology evolves, you should continuously look to improve your skills and knowledge. Especially during the slow period.
Well, that is all we have for this guide on how to become a freelancer in Australia as a student. Let us know your thoughts on it in the comments below.
Looking to make some extra bucks (dollars) during the Christmas holidays?
Well, Christmas casual jobs might just be perfect for you!
So if you are a student, backpacker or someone looking for seasonal work, this guide is for you.
As in this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about finding Christmas casual jobs in Australia.
Let’s get in.
What Are Christmas Casual Jobs?
Christmas casual jobs are temporary jobs (usually casual or part-time) to meet customer demand during the busy Christmas holiday season.
As many of you may already know, Christmas is the busiest time for many businesses in Australia.
This leads businesses to hire these temporary staff members, also known as Christmas casuals, to help manage the increased workload.
These roles typically last from mid-October to mid-January, depending on business needs.
Some businesses may hire Christmas Casuals for a bit longer than others.
Interestingly, few large businesses start their Christmas casual hiring as early as September or October.
What Are The Benefits of Christmas Casual Jobs?
Here are some main benefits of working as a Christmas Casual:
Extra Income: Many people, including students in Australia have time off during the Christmas holidays. This makes a great opportunity for them to earn some extra money during this time. You can earn additional public holiday pay rates as well due to many public holidays falling during this time of the year.
Flexible Work Hours: These job roles usually offer flexible working hours which means they suits students lifestyle to work around their study schedules. So if you are free during afternoons, evenings, or weekends, you can choose your work schedule accordingly. A big plus for international students.
Potential for Permanent Position: While most Christmas casual jobs are seasonal or causal in nature. But there may be opportunities for some staff members to transition into permanent part-time roles after Christmas offering continuing work.
Work Experience: For international students, these jobs provide a chance to gain local work experience, which is highly valued by Aussie employers.
Networking Opportunities: Working in these roles allows you to build a network, which can be beneficial for future job prospects.
Popular Christmas Casual Job Roles in Australia
Here are some popular Christmas casual job roles you can apply for:
Picking and packing staff
Retail staff assistants
Cashiers
Warehouse assistants
Delivery drivers
Hospitality staff members (waiters, waitresses, baristas)
Event staff members
Industries Hiring Christmas Casuals
Several industries actively hire Christmas casuals in Australia, including:
Retail: You will see popular retailers in Australia including Myers, David Jones, Target, Kmart, Big W, JB Hi-Fi, and supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths hiring during the busy Christmas season.
Hospitality: Many restaurants, cafés, and catering companies look for casual staff during the holiday season. Some popular names in the hospitality sector include McDonald’s, Hungry Jacks, KFC, Grill’d, Gloria Jean’s, and Boost Juice.
Delivery and Warehouse: Increase in online shopping during festive season means companies need staff for packaging and delivery. Major players in the logistics and warehouse sector include Australia Post, Amazon, DHL, Catch, and FedEx.
Event Staff: In Australia, many events start happening from November onwards, including events like the Melbourne Cup and Christmas markets, requiring staff for merchandising, crowd control, ticketing, and food services.
Here are some effective ways to look for these Christmas Casual jobs:
Online job portals: Popular online job search portals like Seek, Indeed, and Jora are great place to start with your Christmas casual job hunt.
Company websites: Larger businesses such as David Jones, Myers, and JB Hi-Fi have their job search portals available on their own websites. You need to check the career section of the website for these businesses.
Dropping Resume: Walk into small businesses like restaurants, cafés, small retail stores to inquire about job openings and drop your resume.
Social media: Some popular groups on social platforms like Facebook, Linkedin are great to find these job roles too. Online marketplaces like Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace should also be considered as well.
Tips to Land a Christmas Casual Position
Consider these tips to land your Christmas casual position:
Start Early: Many retailers start hiring for Christmas Casual positions as early as September or October, so start your job search early to secure a position.
Set Up Job Alerts: Set up alerts on online job portals to make sure that you receive notifications when the new Christmas jobs are posted.
Prepare Your Resume: Make sure your resume is polished and ready to be sent out to potential employers. If you don’t have one, consider using a free template available on our website here.
Be Flexible: Employers appreciate flexibility in availability during the busy Christmas season. So being flexible with your availability can help pick the position.
Don’t Hesitate to Walk In: Many students feel nervous about approaching businesses directly or as they say in Australia Door-knocking. Don’t hesitate as this can be a great way to find job opportunities.
Bonus Resource
We have created a webpage listing popular retailers and links to their job portals in Australia, helping you easily access job openings.
Also, If you’re interested in learning how to effectively drop your resume in Australia, check out our detailed video on that topic.
With the Christmas casual staff hiring already in full swing now, don’t feel left out if you don’t land a job immediately. Keep searching for opportunities, and you may find the perfect role just in time for the holiday season!
You do not need to go outside to work for these job roles, most of the time.
And most of these job roles are usually casual or part time in nature. So these jobs suit international students perfectly, due to their work hour visa restrictions.
Benefits for Doing On Campus Jobs
Now, let’s discuss some of the benefits for doing these on campus job roles.
Flexibility: University is hiring knowing that you are a student. So, you can have flexibility in work usually as per your study schedule. It is a great advantage for you as a student, as you can work part time, and also study as well.
Student Priority: For on campus job roles, the priority is given to the students. Especially to those who have a good academic standings.
Travel time: You can save heaps of time by working on campus, rather than traveling outside to other job roles. And if you live nearby your university, it’s even better.
Good pay rates: Usually universities offer good pay rates and good working conditions to their employees including students.
Campus fun: As you will be working on campus, you will not be missing out on the campus fun. As there are many activities, events happen on campus during the academic year.
Building connections: Working on campus, means you could be working with university lecturers, university staff or some other people who might have some job roles outside university as well. It can present a great opportunity for students to build their network with these professionals, which could help you to get better jobs in the future.
Basic requirements to get on campus jobs
Let’s look at some of the common requirements to get these jobs:
Students Status: As mentioned earlier, most of these job roles are either casual or part time. So, these job roles are usually suitable for students and universities & colleges look for students for these sort of roles. So, if you are going to apply for an on-campus job, you must be a student.
Good academic records: As many students from the university will be applying for these job roles, usually, students with good academic records are preferred for them. As sometimes, university lecturers or tutors can actually help you to get these job roles due to their say in the hiring process. So, ideally, having a good academic track record, and good relationship with your trainers and tutors will help.
Communication skills: Most of these job roles will require you to have good communication skills. It is a must, as most of these job roles will be customer-facing, which means you will be likely dealing with other students, or maybe staff members.
Technical Knowledge: Some job roles may require you to have some technical knowledge or skill set. In those sort of job roles, you will need to have those skills and knowledge in order to perform those jobs better.
Work experience: While, depending upon the job roles, some jobs may require you to have some previous work experience, while others may not. So, it is a good idea to look at the job description itself, to see if they require any previous work experience.
Certifications and Licenses: Some job roles, especially if you’re going to work in hospitality, or maybe in some IT support services may require you to have some certifications. As an example, if you are going to work in hospitality roles, you might be required to have RSA certificate. Again, depending upon other job roles, you may be required to have other certifications or licenses.
Work rights: International students are required to follow the work limits when they are working and studying. So, during your study period, you can only work 48 hours per fortnight. So, you need to make sure that you abide by those work hours, and make sure that you have the right to work in Australia.
Now, these were some of the basic requirements to apply for these job roles.
Best On Campus job opportunities for students
Let’s move to the most important topic now, which is what are the different types of On-campus jobs that are available for students in Australia.
1. Tutors or teaching assistants 📚
Students who usually do well in their studies in the university or college, could work as a tutor or teaching assistant.
As a tutor or teaching assistant, you help the lecturers or tutors in either conducting classes or academically supporting other students, or just providing a helping hand to the teachers.
This role is definitely suitable for students who like teaching or supporting others and, especially if you have a specific interest in certain subjects.
And obviously, if you have a good academic record that helps to get a job as a tutor or teaching assistant.
2. Student support assistant 🤝
As the name suggests, it will be about supporting other students, especially the ones who are just starting their university in Australia.
This support could be related to orientation programs, helping organising some events for students, or just addressing some of the student concerns.
For example, it could be related to finding their lecture room, or tutorial rooms, or their general queries.
3. Student ambassadors 🌐
Some universities may have a student ambassador program.
As a student ambassador, you will be responsible for representing your university at different events. It could be at the orientation of the university itself, or could be some marketing events that you may need to attend in the university or outside university.
And these events could be online as well. Most likely, you will be speaking to prospective students who are interested in studying at your university.
4. Library assistants 📚
Some universities hire students to work as library assistants helping their librarians.
Your job role as a library assistant could include shelving books, assisting other students in finding books, and just managing the general operations of the library, and helping your librarian when needed.
5. IT Assistants 💻
If you have some technical skills in IT (Information Technology) you could provide IT support to the staff, or to the students.
This is one of those technical job roles that may require you to have some certification or previous work experience.
But the main job role is providing help to the students or staff who may be unable to access the university portals, having difficulty in accessing the Wi-Fi, printers, or some other technical issue related to it.
6. Research assistants 🔍
Many universities actually look for research assistants during the academic year.
Basic job role as a research assistant includes helping the faculty members for their research projects. It could be collecting data, collecting, some surveys, or some other ADOC tasks.
Many universities and colleges look for administration assistants who can help them with some administration tasks, like data entry, answering customer queries, or organising files.
And these sort of job roles are perfect for students as it helps them to get a foot in the door.
8. Marketing assistants 📢
This has been becoming one of the most popular job roles.
As a marketing assistant, you could be helping the marketing manager or marketing team with content creation, social media management, and some other promotional activities or events.
9. Fitness or sports instructors 🏋️
If your university campus has facilities like gyms or some other recreational facilities, like sports facilities, then you could be hired for some of these job roles.
If hired in these roles, you could be responsible for providing instructions when people are using gym facilities or equipment or some other sports facility in your campus.
10. Event staff 🎉
During the academic year, universities in Australia organise many events, conferences and orientation programs. So, as a student, you may have an opportunity to work in these events.
It could be assisting the staff members with logistics, some sort of registration or coordination of the event.
As mentioned earlier, many events happen during the university year, so there could be multiple opportunities that will come along in these roles.
11. Hospitality staff 🍽️
Some universities have their own cafes, food outlets, bars and restaurants within the campus premises.
Usually there are many job roles like barista, kitchen hands, a waiter or waitress, cooks, bartenders or just general cleaning staff available in this sort of hospitality setting.
Just keep in mind some jobs might actually require you to have a food handling or RSA certificate.
12. Retail assistant 🛍️
Some universities in Australia have retail stores like fashion, souvenirs, technology related, or some other shops in the campus itself.
And obviously, you can look up job opportunities in these retail stores.
As a retail assistant, you could be responsible for answering the customer queries, providing customer service, sales, and any other assistance that your customer may require.
And most of these customers are usually students themselves, or could be the staff members.
How to apply for on campus job for students?
One of the important questions will be on students mind is where to find these job roles and how to apply for them?
A very good question indeed.
Answer is straightforward: you will find most of these job roles on your university website itself.
Sometimes they may have a specific portal or a specific web page for on campus jobs, where you can go and look for these job opportunities and apply for them.
Most of these job opportunities come along at the start of a new academic year, or a start of a new term. So, our suggestion would be to look up for these opportunities, as soon as possible, and try to apply for them as there is usually fierce competition for these job roles.
Another quick tip to get these jobs will be to build a good relationship with your lecturers and tutors. They can have a say in some of these job roles and they may recommend you as a potential candidate for some of these jobs.
So ideally start building a relationship with the training staff from the beginning of your university studies.
One important thing to keep in mind is that availability of these job roles will vary depending upon your university.
So, check whether these job opportunities are available with your university wbesite or the support services of your university.
These were-some of the type of On campus jobs that you could look up when you are coming here in Australia.
We wish you all the best with your job application.
Australia is a popular study destination for international students.
And during the final year of university studies, many international students look for internship and graduate program opportunities.
Luckily, some of the top Australian companies offer internships and graduate programs to international students, giving them the chance to work with experienced professionals and gain skills in their chosen fields.
Some of the top companies include:
Deloitte
Deloitte is one of the largest professional services firms in the world and is consistently ranked as one of the top employers for international students in Australia.
The company offers a range of internship opportunities for students from all disciplines, including accounting, consulting, finance, and technology.
Deloitte is known to offer internships to international students in Australia through its Vacationer Program. During an internship at Deloitte, students can work on real projects for clients, get mentorship from experienced professionals, and attend training sessions for skill development.
Deloitte’s internship is a 4 to 8-week full-time paid internship opportunity. They also offer Graduate program to international students in all offices around Australia (Except Canberra, where Australian citizenship is required).
KPMG
KPMG is another major player in the professional services industry and is known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
The company offers internships in areas like accounting, consulting, audit, tax, and advisory in Australia.
KPMG offers the following opportunities to international students, including:
Vacation program
Graduate program
Foundation program
The duration of these programs can range from few week to few months.
PwC
PWC, or PricewaterhouseCoopers, is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and offers a wide range of internships in Australia.
These internships are designed to provide last year’s degree students and recent graduates. They provide practical experience in the chosen field and help students acquire skills that are valuable for their future careers.
PWC offers internships in several different areas, including audit, advisory, consulting, legal, tax, and technology.
Internships typically range from 3 to 8 weeks and are available to current undergraduate or post-graduate students, as well as recent graduates.
As an international student, you will need to provide the following:
Visa notice.
One of the following: IELTS, OET, TOEFL, iBT, PTE or CAE.
If you are on a student visa, then the academic calendar and confirmation of enrolment in a University course.
EY
Ernst & Young, also known as EY, is a global professional services firm that offers a wide range of services to businesses in Australia.
EY offers programs for students in accounting, finance, and business to gain valuable experience and understand the industry better. It helps them develop the skills and connections for success in their careers.
The EY Student Graduate Program offers students a 12-month opportunity to gain industry experience and work with experienced professionals on projects.
EY currently don’t accept applications from international students for the Vacationer Program.
Telstra
Telstra is Australia’s biggest telecom company, offering internet, mobile, TV, and home phone services.
The headquarters of Telstra are located in Melbourne, and have operations in over 20 countries around the world. Telstra is one of the top companies in Australia that offers internship programs to international students.
Telstra provides internships to local and international students through Career Start – Edge Internship.
Telstra is a great place for international students to intern and work with advanced technology, industry experts, and top clients.
There are many reasons to choose Telstra for the internship, including rewards and discounts, flexible working and coaching & mentoring.
You can check out more details via their internship page here.
Grant Thorton
Grant Thornton is a global financial advisory and accounting firm in Australia that offers assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients worldwide.
Grant Thorton offers internship opportunities to aspiring professionals globally, including Australia, giving them a unique hands-on experience in the corporate space.
There are internship opportunities in various fields such as tax, consulting, and advisory services.
As an intern at Grant Thorton, you get benefits like mentorship from professionals, hands-on experience with real projects, and industry exposure.
International students can apply for vacation internships and graduate programs. However, they need to show that they have the right to work full-time in Australia when they apply.
TikTok is an international company widely known in the realm of social media. Over 1 billion people around the world use this platform to create, edit, and share videos. It also provides features for content creation, marketing, and data analysis.
TikTok offers internships in Australia for various roles like social media management, talent acquisition, engineering, digital marketing, data analytics, and more. These internships provide a valuable experience for interns to learn about the fast-growing social media industry.
The duration of these internships varies from 12 weeks to a semester long.
Aside from real-time experience, interns also get to enjoy mentorship opportunities and access to industry events.
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is a Australian government agency responsible for scientific and industrial research.
CSIRO offers internship opportunities that aim at equipping the next generation of scientific innovators for future advancement. There are wide spaces to intern at CSIRO such as environmental science, data analytics, biotechnology and many more.
This is a great chance to learn and grow with access to excellent facilities, close guidance from top scientists, and the opportunity to work on real projects.
The undergraduate internships run during the summer semester for the duration of 8 to 12 weeks. You can check out more information here.
There are specific details provided for this scholarship on this page as well.
International students pursuing post-graduate courses in STEM fields should consider applying for CSIRO’s postgraduate scholarships. Check the details of that scholarship here.
BHP
BHP is a leading global resources’ company that has emerged as one of the largest and most diversified mining and metals companies in the world.
BHP is a great place for internship opportunities as it covers a variety of fields including mining, finance and engineering.
Interning at BHP offers industry experience, mentor programs, and networking opportunities, among other benefits.
Currently, BHP accepts applications from international students for their graduate programs only. You can get more information here
Please note that some of the internship and graduate programs open for application during specific time of the year. We suggest you check up to date information and eligibility criteria with the official business website.
