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Seasonal, Casual and Part-time Work

Build your experience, earn some money and meet new people by picking up some seasonal, casual or part-time work while you’re in Perth. There’s no shortage of job opportunities available across a range of exciting industries.

Student Jobs in Perth

Working part-time or casually while studying is a great way to build some experience, develop new skills and earn extra money.

For international students who choose to study here, Perth has plenty of employment options that fit in between your study hours.

With seasonal, casual and part-time roles available throughout Perth, you can find work in restaurants, retail outlets and most service industries, building your skills and experience and adding to your employability.

Seasonal jobs in regional areas over the summer break also offer a wonderful way to explore and experience the state while earning money in the process.

If you are on a Student Visa (a full-time international student), you can work casually or part-time for up to 48 hours per fortnight (two weeks) and unlimited hours during the semester break

Job Connect Workshops for International Students

Are you looking to work while you study? In partnership with Tourism WA, our Job Connect Program provides you with the skills you need to find casual or part-time work in the hospitality industry in Perth!

Our Workshop categories include:

  • Hotel Operations Job Connect (includes RSA)
  • Hospitality Jumpstart Job Connect (includes RSA)
  • Barista Job Connect
  • Bartending Job Connect (includes RSA)
  • Kitchen Hand Basics Job Connect
  • Tour Guide Workshop
Find out more and register your interest

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When it comes to job types, the main differences are in the hours you will work and the entitlements/benefits you receive.

As a casual employee, you have no guaranteed work hours and do not get paid leave entitlements. You'll get paid at a higher hourly rate to make up for this. An adult (aged 18 years or over) can expect to earn a minimum of AUD $20.33 per hour.

As a part-time employee, you will work fewer than 38 hours per week and will have the same leave benefits as a full-time employee at a rate in proportion to the amount of time you work.

Seasonal jobs are only available during specific times of the year. They are often tied to seasonal demands, such as holidays, vacations, or busy periods in industries like tourism, agriculture, hospitality, retail, and event management. They can last for a few weeks, months, or the entire duration of a particular season. Like casual employment, you have no guaranteed work hours and do not get paid leave entitlements.

The great thing about this type of work is the flexibility it offers around your study schedule.

With the ability to choose hours that work for you, your studies can still be your main priority.

You also get the opportunity to build your skills and add to your employability. Skills you can learn and leverage, include:

  • Enhanced communication
  • Adaptability
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Time management and organisation
  • Leadership

As an international student in Australia, your student visa permits you to work up to 48 hours per fortnight during semesters. During semester breaks, you can work as many hours as you wish.

If you are studying a higher degree by research, there is no limit on the number of hours you can work.

Student visas and migration

To make searching for work even easier, our Careers Connect Jobs Board is designed to help international students find work opportunities available to them with Western Australian employers. 

If you need extra help with your search, you can join a recruitment agency focusing on seasonal, casual and part-time jobs.

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