Whether you’re a domestic or international student, RMIT’s career services will help you develop your job seeking skills while you study.
Your one-stop service for help finding and applying for jobs, career consultations, resume advice and more.
Plan your career, improve your skills and perfect your applications anytime, anywhere.
Search for job and internship opportunities from all over the world.
Our Industry Experience Program is a professional skills development program offering over 1,000 virtual internships to international students.
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, develop your practical job-ready skills and get more out of your university experience.
Access the full range of our job and career resources to help you plan your career and stand out to employers.
As a full-time domestic student, you may be eligible to receive a Youth Allowance. However, you still might require consistent casual or part-time work to supplement your income while studying.
International students are typically allowed to work 40 hours per fortnight during the semester. During university holidays international students can typically work full-time.
However, different visa types have different work requirements. So, you should check you are working in accordance with your individual visa requirements on the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs website:
To work in Australia, you must:
Have a tax file number (TFN). If you don’t have one, you can apply for a TFN via the Australian Taxation Office
Work out your tax residency
Finding a job can feel like a challenging task for international students, but there is help from RMIT. For example, RMIT’s Job Shop is an excellent place for international students to find guidance and support in their job-hunting journey.
Kartik, an assistant at RMIT Job Shop, uses his own experiences and shares some tips and advice on helping international students find jobs in Australia.
RMIT is located in the heart of the vibrant Melbourne city and is surrounded by shopping malls, restaurants and cafes, making it convenient for students to work in the retail/hospitability stores close to campus.
For more information on finding ideal works for students, see Study Australia – Work while you study.
Industry tells us that students need more than a qualification to launch their professional career, making it extremely beneficial for students to gain industry and work experience to stand out to future employers.
From getting personalised career support and sourcing an internship to signing up for RMIT Mentoring, we’ve put together a list of four ways that you can gain industry experience and build your employability skills at RMIT.
A virtual micro-internship is a short-term assignment that helps you gain valuable career experience in the comfort of your own home. RMIT’s industry Experience Program is a professional development program that is designed to help you enhance your study experience while developing job-ready skills.
Find out more about this program and the top three benefits of completing one alongside your studies at RMIT.
In Australia, we have strict rules to ensure employees are being paid and treated fairly.
The Fair Work Ombudsman website provides free information and advice on pay, conditions and workplace rights in Australia.
International students can also consult the International Education Association of Australia’s Employable You: An online guide for international students.
In Australia, we have strict rules to ensure employees are being paid and treated fairly.
The Fair Work Ombudsman website provides free information and advice on pay, conditions and workplace rights in Australia.
International students can also consult the International Education Association of Australia’s Employable You: An online guide for international students.
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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
