Are you an Indian studying in Australia, looking for part-time jobs to get through the high living expenses there? Education in Australia may be comparatively cheaper than in the US or UK, but the cost of living can be difficult to manage. Students pursuing a course in Australia can gain a good amount of extra money to both complement their living costs as well as enjoy their stay in the country. Part-time jobs make a striking side hustle for an apprentice, a struggling writer, parents with kids at home, and just about anyone who may be in need of extra money.
For Indian students, specifically, there are a variety of reasons why they might require to work part-time while studying in Australia, like compensating for student loans, understanding the local culture of Australia and beginning future work prospects and opportunities, or just earning extra money to cover living expenses. Whatever the case, there are several chances for students from abroad to work part-time in Australia.
We’ve round up 6 major part-time jobs for Indians in this blog:
1. Most common jobs
There are a bunch of part-time job opportunities to choose from, but we’re going to start with the most basic and simple jobs anyone can do:
a. Babysitting – Babysitting is one of the easiest and is one of those rare jobs that people actually enjoy. You can look forward to it. Especially babysitting in an Indian household, if you’re an Indian and of the same background- you’ve automatically gained their trust and become a part of their family. The same goes for pet sitting or house sitting. Look out for DesiPedia app that is helping Indians bring together and grow the community in Australia. There is a higher possibility that you can find various types of job listings that you can apply to.
b. Working at a café or restaurant – A lot of Indian restaurants in Australia have openings for part-time jobs as sous chef, waiter or members of the kitchen staff. Indian restaurants generally look for someone who understands the culture and the authentic flavors of Indian cuisine.
2. Freelancing
There are several things you can do on your own as well. Content writing, social media marketing, managing and creating websites for various clients and so on. You could also get a license to cook and sell your food at festivals or parties at Indian community fests, or you can offer to help as well. You can take up social media management for small Indian businesses and contribute to the community by helping them out. Tutoring is also something you can take up, especially teaching the Indian language to fellow Indians who aren’t as fluent.
3. Yoga, Indian art and fitness
Yoga, the physical and emotional sides of this ancient practice have outlasted every other fitness trend in the books, and it being an Indian art of fitness makes it so much more intriguing to practice and teach. If you’re fairly fit and enjoy spending time in yoga and dance studios, this is a great part-time job for you. It doesn’t just get you the money you need but also serves as a way to release the stress of your own. Another thing you could try if you’re an artist of any kind is selling it, be it pottery or painting.
4. Work in your campus
If going out for a part-time job is difficult and time-consuming, consider working in your campus, under a professor (if you’re interested in any particular field of research, they are generally looking for lab assistants), you could work at the university library or local library, which isn’t a job where you’d have to run around (you could finish up your work as well). Again, tutoring is a great option, you could help out your classmates or lower grades with anything you specialize in.
5. Translator – One of the most important jobs as an Indian with a multilingual background is to take up translating. You could not only help small businesses flourish but also learn a great deal in any field you choose to use your skills. If you’re confident in a couple of languages, make sure to mention it on your resume!
6. Florists, Pottery, bookstores and gardening
Have a personal hobby you’d like to spend time on? Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work, something you love doing. It’s not very difficult to do because you love it and also doesn’t seem as stressful. so, take up part-time jobs that fit your hobbies or interests and that makes you happy.
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius
International students in Australia have the option of working up to 20 hours. Anyone considering working part-time in Australia must follow the laws and regulations established by the government, as well as the guidelines outlined in the India Australia Visa. If the requirements are not followed appropriately, the government has the authority to terminate students’ visas.
DesiPedia is an application where Indian students and anyone looking for a part-time job in Australia can find access to various job openings and have direct contact with the employer, without any hassle.