Australia is a great place to work and offers a wide range of career opportunities for international students.

1.Post-study options

Australia is a great place to find post-study work. Australian qualifications will make you an appealing employee to an organisation, not just at home but in Australia and around the world.The first point-of-call are graduate programs at some of Australia’s leading organisations in a range of industries and sectors.It is important to note that many organisations start their graduate recruiting efforts more than one year in advance of when the program would begin. Make sure you plan ahead.

• Ideal work for students

The flexible hours and large number of opportunities in these industries make these ideal for students: Retail - including supermarkets, department stores, boutiques Hospitality - cafes, bars, restaurants, delivery Farming and fruit-picking - seasonal work Services – childcare, aged care and cleaning Administration and clerical work Tutoring

• Working in Australia after you graduate

If you're interested in staying in Australia to work after you graduate, you'll need to get a new working visa before your student visa expires. As a graduated international student you may be eligible for: The Post-Study Work stream of the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) if you have completed a Bachelor, Masters or Doctoral degree. To submit an Expression of Interest through the Australian Government's SkillSelect, seeking approval to stay in Australia as a professional worker. State and territory government nomination for skilled and business migration. Visit the Department of Home Affairs for more information.

• Continue studying in Australia

You might be able to keep studying in Australia to gain a higher qualification or embark on another field of study. If you decide to undertake further study, check whether your visa allows this or if you need to apply for a new visa. If you completed a Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree, you could be eligible for the Post-Study Work stream of the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa. Refer to the Department of Home Affairs to check your visa conditions and find out what your options are.

2. Post-study jobs

There is an abundance of post-work opportunities available for international students who complete their studies in Australia. Graduate opportunities are available across Australia in a range of industries and sectors. Australia is a great place to find post-study work.The first point-of-call are graduate programs at some of Australia’s leading organisations in a range of industries and sectors.It is important to note that many organisations start their graduate recruiting efforts more than one year in advance of when the program would begin. Make sure you plan ahead.

• Graduate programs

GradAustralia is a helpful resource for finding available graduate opportunities in Australia. Graduate opportunities are also advertised on the following job search platforms:

Adzuna

Career One Explore Jobs

Grad Australia

Seek

Student Job Australia

• Check your visa status

Before you start the process of looking for post-study work in Australia, make sure you check the eligible visa category that will allow you to stay and work in Australia after you complete your studies. To check your visa rules, visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

• Temporary graduate visa

The Temporary graduate visa (subclass 485) allows you to live, study and work in Australia temporarily after you have finished your studies. For more information on temporary graduate visas, visit the Department of Home Affairs website.