The Student visa (subclass 500) allows you to live, work, and study in Australia for a maximum of five years, depending on your programme.
This visa normally allows you to work 40 hours per week during the school year and an unlimited amount of time during study holidays. However, the Australian government is allowing all students to work more than the standard 40 hours per fortnight during term time for a short time. Students do not need to wait until their studies begin; they may start working as soon as they arrive in Australia.