Student FAQs

All roles advertised through Macquarie Student Employment (MQSE) are paid positions.

Rates of pay will vary according to the role. Hourly rates offered must at least comply with the National Minimum standards.

Roles requiring greater experience or a higher skill level are likely to pay a higher hourly rate.

Please note the following National Minimum Award Wages, as determined by the Fair Work Act:

• Permanent Full & Part time employees: $19.84 per hour + superannuation
• Casual/Temporary employees: $24.36 per hour + superannuation

The Fair Work Information Statement [PDF 212.9KB] contains a summary of minimum employment standards in Australia. You should receive a copy of this statement whenever you begin a new job.

International students are welcome and encouraged to apply.

If the role fits within the work limitations of your visa type, you should apply for any role you are interested in.

Most international students are able to work up to 40 hours per fortnight while studying full time. International students may be eligible to work more than 40 hours per fortnight during university session breaks.

More information about international student visas is available on the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs website.

The service connects Macquarie University students with a variety of roles both on and off campus. Many may relate to your career aspirations, however all benefit your future employability.

Typical roles available include:

• Library Assistants
• Student Connect Assistants
• Marketing and Communications Assistants
• Administration Assistants
• Database Administrators and Data Entry
• Customer Service and Administration

This will depend on the role. Some roles may be for only a few hours or a few days. Others may offer ongoing work, including work during university breaks.

Remember that every employment opportunity adds to your skills and experience.

Be prepared!

Here are some of the key ways you can increase your chances of being offered a role:

• Register your details with MQSE and sign up for job alerts.
• Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We regularly advertise available roles on these media platforms.
• Apply as soon as you see an opportunity that interests you.
• Attend one of our Fast Track Workshops to become a qualified applicant.
• Visit MyMQ Career Zone.The site contains resources to help you to write a winning resume, prepare for interviews and plan you career.
• Attend a Resume Workshop to learn how to improve your resume.

Registering with MQSE does not guarantee you a job.

We will give you the tools and confidence to be successful in obtaining employment either through us or through your own efforts.

Completing the full registration process will give you priority access to employment opportunities.

Applying for a job on campus is just like applying for any other position and there will be other students hoping to land the job as well.

Being in the Talent Pool will give you access to more on campus jobs, so your chances of finding a job are significantly higher.

The number and type of jobs available will vary at different times of the year.

Visit the 'Macquarie Student Employment' page on CareerHub for more information.

Once registered, watch for job alert emails so you’re always informed about available roles.