Work and study

At La Trobe, we want you to hit the ground running. From hands-on learning to industry placements, we want you to learn the useful skills employers are looking for – that’s why we’re #1 in Australia for student satisfaction.*

Gain practical experience during your course

Industry-based learning

We offer a wide range of industry placement opportunities where you can build the skills and experience to set you apart from the crowd.

Work-integrated learning, work-based learning and placements are built into many of our courses. Best of all, many of our work-based learning opportunities are also available online through experiential learning platforms like Practera. This means you’ll have access to a much wider range of experiences – whether they’re on the other side of town or the other side of the world.

Discover elective placements

Industry placement minor

The industry placement minor is a university-wide elective placement minor being offered at La Trobe University to support career and work-ready graduates.

Apply the knowledge and skills from your course in a professional work setting, gain valuable work experience, and build your professional network.

Designed with flexibility in mind, choose from completing one major placement in a single semester, or undertaking multiple placements over two or more semesters.

Remember that your working hours are limited by your student visa. Learn more about working with your visa

Successful Graduate

Our partnership with Successful Graduate is designed to help train you for the Australian job market before and during your international study. Get a head start on your Australian career.

Register now

Find part-time work on campus

Our Career Hub can help you if you're looking for a casual job on campus, searching for part-time employment or need help with your CV and interview skills.

Know your work rights

Everyone in Australia, including international students, have basic rights and protections at work. The Fair Work Ombudsman makes sure your rights are protected. You are entitled to minimum wages and fair conditions. To learn more, visit the Fair Work website.

Proving to your employer you have work rights

Your employer may ask you to prove your work rights. You can download this letter [PDF 130.7 KB] from La Trobe University to show them.

Career Ready Advantage

Career Ready Advantage is designed to help you actively prepare for your life beyond your degree. It’s co-designed with industry to help you develop the skills and personal attributes employers have told us they want.

Explore Career Ready Advantage

Take your next steps

Study in Australia

Study in Australia

Home to hundreds of students from around the world, you are sure to find your place in Australia.

Discover studying in Australia

Life at La Trobe

Life at La Trobe

There’s more to uni than just getting a great education – immerse yourself in La Trobe's culture and socialise with friends.

Explore life at La Trobe

Apply to La Trobe

Apply to La Trobe

We combine high-quality teaching with a practical learning approach to prepare our students for a global career.

Explore the application process

Have a question? Get in touch

As a student visa holder, you are permitted to work in Australia to supplement your income. However, there work conditions attached to your Australian temporary visa.

Learn more about your rights and obligations for working with your visa.