There are many exciting casual opportunities for students on campus. Opportunities include professional and service roles in customer service, events, marketing, administration and business support in various faculties and divisions across the University.
About working on campus
Casual opportunities appear on an as-needs basis and range from one-off opportunities to extended contracts. The length of each opportunity will be listed in the position description or job advertisement.
There are many benefits of working on campus while studying, including:
- Flexibility to work around class schedules
- Hiring managers who prioritise students’ academic success
- Not having to travel to a different location for work
- Gaining meaningful work experience to support future career development
- Generous pay and conditions.
Examples of roles recruited through Students@Work include:
- Stop 1 Service Support
- Student Library Assistants
- Student Ambassadors
- Academic Support Workers
- Student IT Assistants
How to apply
New opportunities are advertised on Careers Online. The peak recruitment time for most casual roles is before the beginning of each semester, but roles can appear at other times during the year.
The application process will depend on the role. Generally, you will be asked to submit a written application (resume and cover letter), and some roles require you to answer key selection criteria. Others might involve attendance at an Assessment Centre or a one-to-one interview.
Full time students: It’s recommended that full-time students do not work more than 21 hours per week. | International students: It’s your responsibility to understand your Student Visa conditions and keep up with any updates from the Department of Home Affairs regarding your work rights. | Graduates: If you’ve completed your course then you will need to apply for the available positions through our external recruitment portal. |
How to prepare your application
Casual roles can be competitive, but the resources here can help your application stand out. You can also join our mailing list for updates on information sessions and workshops.
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EmployMe
Tools to assist you with the application process and build your confidence with interviews and assessments.
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Speak to a Career Adviser
Book an appointment with a Career Adviser to get tailored advice on applying for work, building your network and planning your career.
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Student Peer Leader Network
Come to the Careers and Employability Studio on Friday mornings and get advice and help from students who can share their interview and resume knowledge.
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Cover letters
Craft a cover letter that speaks to the unique skills you bring to an organisation and role.
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Resumes
Get tips on creating resumes, or review online using our AI-powered tool.
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Selection criteria
Learn how to effectively tailor your responses to selection criteria.
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Preparing for an interview
Practice makes perfect: find advice for preparing for interviews in a variety of formats, from in person to online.
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Careers and Employability LMS Community
Self-paced learning modules with the information, skills and tools you need to develop your career and prepare for work.
Meet some student casuals
Read profiles of some our student casuals and learn about their experience of working on campus.
Tom Nguyen
"Working a S@W role has been an incredibly enriching experience that greatly complemented my studies. "
Worked on campus before? Join our Job Ready Pool!
Once you've worked on campus, you're eligible to register for our Job Ready Pool.
Students registered to this pool are considered “job ready” as they've had experience working for the University. Short-notice jobs on campus will be promoted exclusively to this pool.
To be eligible, you must:
- Have worked at the University previously
- Be a current student
If you meet the above criteria, please register for the Job Ready Pool here.