Permission to Work arrangements for Student visa holders

If you were granted a Student visa on or after 26 April 2008, you and your dependent family members will already have Permission to Work automatically included with your visa. Further information about on the conditions that apply to working while studying is available.
Click on this link - New permission to work arrangements for student visa holders

If you were granted a Student visa before 26 April 2008 and have not yet applied for Permission to Work, you and your dependent family members may only apply for Permission to Work after you have started your course in Australia.

Click on this link - Conditions for Working While Studying

Full Time Study

Overseas students must remain enrolled in a full-time course for the duration of their student visa.