OPUS Paid Work and Study Australia

Work and Study Australia

  • OPUS AUS Student in KitchenHelp pay for your studies and experience a new culture
  • Communicate in English at work and develop your language skills at school
  • Gain work experience in another language and increase your job opportunities
  • Work from 20 hours - 30 hours per week in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Cairns(dependent on programme/nationality)
  • Study course length from 5 weeks to 9 months (depending on visa status)
  • Apply in 5 easy steps (see application section below)
Example of work placements in Australia
  • Retail Stores
  • Cafés
  • Restaurants
  • OPUS AUS KoalasHotels (previous experience required for some roles)
  • Office/Hotel Cleaning
  • Fruit picking/ Farm work

Accommodation options in Australia

  • Homestay
  • Student apartments
  • Student hostels
  • Student residence
Why Work & Study in Australia
  • Enjoy great climate year round
  • Work & live in friendly and laid back culture
  • Take some time off and discover the Australian Outback
  • Visit the Great barrier reef
  • Go Skiing in the Australian Mountains
  • Learn to Surf on one of its many stunning beaches

OPUS Australia - Camila 2


Name:
Camila Batista
Country: Brazil

I like working in a bar as there is always music around you and the people I work with are great fun.

 

Course Facts

OPUS AUSTRALIA 
OPUS English Australia

Improve your English speaking, listening, writing and reading skills, gain customer service skills and acquire language for the workplace during a part-time paid work placement.

Overview:
5 months of Intensive English and a guaranteed job placement of up to 3 months of part-time paid work
6 months of Intensive English and a guaranteed job placement of up to 4 months of part-time paid work
9 months of Intensive English and a guaranteed job placement of up to 7 months of part-time paid work

Course Structure: 28 lessons/week (including 8 electives)
(Lessons are 45 minutes) - 21hours of lessons

Recommended ages: 18 - 30

Minimum rates of pay per hour: AUD 9.20-17 in Perth, AUD 12-17 in Sydney, Cairns and Brisbane, AUD 9-13.90. (Minimum wages dependent on age)

Minimum English level: Intermediate

Locations: Sydney, Perth, (Brisbane and Cairns from January 2009) 

2009 Start dates: Jan 5, Mar 23*, Apr 14, Jun 22, Sep 28(Sept 29 in Perth), Oct 19*
* Start dates are not available for the 9-month program 

Note: English for Professionals and Exam preparation (IELTS/TOEIC/Cambridge) classes are available. Please indicate on your application form that this is of interest to you.

Visa information available at: http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/chooser/570.htm

OPUS Working Holiday Australia

Opus Working Holiday Visa course. If you are eligible (please see link below), you are entitled under the Working Holiday visa scheme to work for several employers over a 12 month period and study up to 4 months. 

Note: You can only work with the same employer for a 6 month period. 

Overview: English course from 5-16 weeks + a guaranteed job placement of up to 6 months 

Course Structure: 28 lessons/week (including 8 electives)
(Lessons are 45 minutes) - 21hours of lessons

Age eligibility: 18 - 30

Minimum rates of pay per hour: AUD 9.20-17 in Perth, AUD 12-17 in Sydney, Cairns and Brisbane, AUD 9-17 (Minimum wages dependent on age)

Minimum English level: Lower Intermediate with good spoken English (Intermediate level prior to placement in a job)

Locations: Sydney, Perth, (Brisbane and Cairns from January 2009)

Start dates: Every Monday (except Bank Holidays)

Working holiday visa: click here for more information on getting a Working Holiday visa in Australia

OPUS Working Holiday Business in Sydney

Opus Working Holiday Business course. If you are eligible (please see link below), you are entitled under the Working Holiday visa scheme to work for several employers over a 12 month period and study up to 4 months. 

Note: You can only work with the same employer for a 6 month period.

Course: 5 to 16 week Business course (Marketing, Management and Human Resources) + a guaranteed job placement of up to 6 months.

Age eligibility: 18 - 30

Minimum rates of pay per hour: AUD 12-17 in Sydney (Minimum wages dependent on age)

Minimum English level: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 523 or equivalent

Locations: Sydney

Start dates: Every Monday (except Bank Holidays)

Working holiday visa: click here for more information on getting a Working Holiday visa in Australia

Application

Apply in 5 easy steps:

  1. Request and complete an application form, available from your Kaplan Aspect representative
  2. Upon receipt of your application we will send you our free English test and let you know your current English level
  3. We will request an electronic version of your CV written in English
  4. We will then arrange a telephone interview to test your spoken English
  5. Once you have followed the steps above and we have received payment of the program fees and for any accommodation you wish to book with us, we will send you a booking confirmation and Letter of Acceptance so that you can apply for a student visa if necessary.

Fees

The program fees listed below include tuition and job placement only. You will also need to budget for accommodation and spending money. However, the money you earn will help you to afford some of your expenses.

SydneyPerth Brisbane Cairns 
OPUS 5 Months6700 AUD6180 AUD5200 AUD5200 AUD
OPUS 6 Months8040 AUD7175 AUD6240 AUD6240 AUD
OPUS 9 Months9900 AUD9150 AUD8000 AUD8000 AUD
Opus Working Holiday5760 AUD5200 AUD4560 AUD4560 AUD