How long does it take to hire an international student? It takes no more time to hire an international student. They can apply for roles with your company along with everyone else, and the hiring process is exactly the same as with hiring a local graduate.
How long can an international graduate work for me? On the 485 visa, an international graduate can work in South Australia for two years if they have a Bachelor or Masters by Coursework qualification, through to four years for a PhD qualification.
If they graduated in South Australia and remain in South Australia for the initial duration of their visa, they can then extend their visa by an additional year, to make it three years in total for a Bachelor qualification through to five years for a PhD qualification.
How many hours can an international student work for me? A student visa enables international students to work up to 40 hours per fortnight, or full-time during semester breaks. As soon as the student finishes their study and while they’re going through the 485 visa application process, they can start working full time.
Can I offer students or interns a full-time role? Yes. Students can apply for the 485 visa as soon as they have completed their course (with a letter to verify successful completion and transcript from their institution). They are eligible to work full-time once they finish their study and while they complete the visa application process.
Does the work have to be full-time? No. International students and graduates are happy to participate in a variety of work placements.
From part-time work to unpaid or paid internships, either during their course or after graduation, there are many options for both employers and international students or graduates.
Employers sourcing students and graduates through our partner universities and higher education providers must comply with the Fair Work Act. Please speak to these providers for more information.
Can I employ an international student/graduate on a more permanent basis? Yes. If you find your employee invaluable to your business and would like them to stay longer than the validity of their current visa, there are other visas and options available to individuals or employers via either
state nomination or the
Department of Home Affairs. You may also wish to use the services of a
registered migration agent to assist you.
Normal industrial relations conditions apply to international graduate employees. Please refer to the Fair Work Act for more information.
Does it cost me anything to use this service? This service is provided by StudyAdelaide, which has established the Employer Portal in partnership with participating South Australian universities and higher education providers at no charge to the employer or student.
