Work in Australia – Work. Learn. Grow.
Start earning and gaining real-life experience while you study in Australia. At Shafston, we help you become confident, job-ready, and connected to work opportunities.
Can I Work While Studying in Australia?
Yes! As an international student, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods, and unlimited hours during holidays.
Popular part-time jobs for students include:
- Barista
- Wait staff
- Retail assistant
- Cleaner
- Childcare & tutoring
Working part-time helps you improve your English, gain experience, and earn income while enjoying your time in Australia.
Work in Australia – Work. Learn. Grow.
Start earning and gaining real-life experience while you study in Australia. At Shafston, we help you become confident, job-ready, and connected to work opportunities.
Can I Work While Studying in Australia?
Yes! As an international student, you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods, and unlimited hours during holidays.
Popular part-time jobs for students include:
- Barista
- Wait staff
- Retail assistant
- Cleaner
- Childcare & tutoring
Working part-time helps you improve your English, gain experience, and earn income while enjoying your time in Australia.
How Shafston Helps You Get Hired
| 1. Job Ready Program Overview |
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| Job Ready Program A fast-track course designed to get you into work – especially in hospitality and service industries. |
| What you’ll learn: • How to write an Australian-style resume • How to succeed in a job interview • Barista skills – make real coffee using commercial machines • Customer service training for cafes, restaurants & retail • Workplace English and common phrases |
| Practical, hands-on, and designed for real jobs in Brisbane and beyond. |
| 2. Shafston Plus – Free Weekly Workshops |
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| Shafston Plus Improve your communication, confidence, and academic English – all included in your course. |
| Weekly sessions include: • Everyday English: talking to locals, ordering food, shopping, making phone calls • Speaking workshops: discussions, presentations, expressing opinions • Academic support: IELTS/Cambridge skills, grammar, writing, vocabulary |
| Held on campus every Tuesday to Thursday, open to all current students. |
How Shafston Helps You Get Hired
| 1. Job Ready Program Overview |
|---|
| Job Ready Program A fast-track course designed to get you into work – especially in hospitality and service industries. |
| What you’ll learn: • How to write an Australian-style resume • How to succeed in a job interview • Barista skills – make real coffee using commercial machines • Customer service training for cafes, restaurants & retail • Workplace English and common phrases |
| Practical, hands-on, and designed for real jobs in Brisbane and beyond. |
| 2. Shafston Plus – Free Weekly Workshops |
|---|
| Shafston Plus Improve your communication, confidence, and academic English – all included in your course. |
| Weekly sessions include: • Everyday English: talking to locals, ordering food, shopping, making phone calls • Speaking workshops: discussions, presentations, expressing opinions • Academic support: IELTS/Cambridge skills, grammar, writing, vocabulary |
| Held on campus every Tuesday to Thursday, open to all current students. |
Real Student Success
The Job Ready Program at Shafston gave me the skills to prepare my Resume and practice interview techniques. I am earning $22 per hour and work as a cleaner for 20 hours a week.
I am working 15 hours per week as a waitress in a restaurant earning $20 per hour. It took me two weeks to find this position after attending the Job Ready Program.
The Barista Course at Shafston provided me with the necessary skills to prepare different sorts of beverages and how to deal properly with the expresso machine. After a few weeks, I could demonstrate my skills with confidence in an Italian Bistro and receive good feedback about my skills even though I had never worked before in this area. As a result, I was hired the same day.
Real Student Success
I am working 15 hours per week as a waitress in a restaurant earning $20 per hour. It took me two weeks to find this position after attending the Job Ready Program.
The Barista Course at Shafston provided me with the necessary skills to prepare different sorts of beverages and how to deal properly with the expresso machine. After a few weeks, I could demonstrate my skills with confidence in an Italian Bistro and receive good feedback about my skills even though I had never worked before in this area. As a result, I was hired the same day.
The Job Ready Program at Shafston gave me the skills to prepare my Resume and practice interview techniques. I am earning $22 per hour and work as a cleaner for 20 hours a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Find work. Make friends. Build your future.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Find work. Make friends. Build your future.
