A 14,000-word guide for international students in Australia who want more income without crossing common visa boundaries. Build a compliant work plan in 7 days.

Ch 1 — Map Your Hour Cap, Not Your Pay Dreams Set visa hour limits and study-period boundaries before chasing income.

Ch 2 — Reject Busy Shifts Before They Break Your Record Judge roster shape before accepting work. Spot patterns that push you over.

Ch 3 — Use the Three-Filter Job Test Check every opportunity against hours fit, roster shape, and record cleanliness.

Ch 4 — Build a Traffic Light Decision Device Red, amber, and green compliance flags for every work decision.

Ch 5 — Plan Weekly Income Around Class Timetables Match shifts to study load so neither suffers.

Ch 6 — Track Every Hour and Payment Payslips, rosters, deposits, and hour logs — what to track, how, and when.

Ch 7 — Keep a Clean Paper Trail Protect your records and show your working if questioned.

Bonus: Extended Compliance Checklist + Weekly Hour & Payment Tracking System

Instant access to: Full PDF ebook, checklists, scorecard, traffic light templates, tracking spreadsheet, and community.