Need help understanding taxes and superannuation?

Find out what you need to know about finances when working a part-time or casual job in Australia.

Workplace financial basics and your obligations

If you’re new to working in Australia, it's important to understand your financial rights and obligations. This seminar will give you a basic introduction to what you need to know as a part-time or casual employee, including:  

  • pay rates  
  • superannuation   
  • tax obligations.


For more information, please email odoyle@swinburne.edu.au.

Want one-on-one support?

After this seminar, we will run two drop-in sessions where you can get additional one-on-one support for your part-time or casual job search.
 

Date: 27 September and 4 October

Time: 2.30–3.30pm

Location: AGSE108

About Swinburne's International Student Job Club

This session is organised by Swinburne’s International Student Job Club, which aims to provide international students with career and employment insights in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session focuses on a different topic with an opportunity to ask questions.

It is facilitated by our International Career Consultant Olivia Doyle. She is regularly joined by guest speakers including industry representatives, recruiters, graduates and current students who share their insights and experiences.

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This event is made possible by funding from the Victorian Government through Study Melbourne’s International Education Resilience Fund (IERF).