Study in Australia adviser for international students

Overseas students and their families, and sometimes education providers that pay agent commissions.

Service fees paid by students, or commissions from education providers where you are an appointed agent, or a mix of both.

• Knowledge of Australian courses and providers
• A second language or strong cross-cultural experience
• Attention to detail with applications
• Clear, honest communication

• Visa advice is regulated, check whether you need to work with a registered migration agent rather than giving it yourself
• Check obligations for education agents under the ESOS framework and each provider's agent requirements
• Keep fees and commissions transparent so students can see any conflicts of interest
• Professional indemnity insurance, and handling students' personal documents securely
• Demand can swing with changes to student visa policy

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your website, insurance and secure document handling. You would be working online, so costs depend mainly on how professionally you set up.

Visa advice is regulated, so check whether you need to work with a registered migration agent. Also check education agent obligations under the ESOS framework and each provider's requirements, keep fees and commissions transparent, and arrange professional indemnity insurance.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many students you help and your fees. This is revenue, not profit. Demand can swing with changes to student visa policy. Allow at least around 8 hours a week.