School based traineeships available

Taking expression of interest

New exciting traineeship opportunities are available for Year 10’s in the Pathways Centre Y Block. Job boards will be updated regularly with new positions. Students can collect a registration form in Y block and apply now.

Get paid while gaining a qualification when doing a school-based traineeship and earn up to 8 QCE points!!

Already working!! Why not convert your job to a traineeship, gain QCE points, and gain a qualification in your current job.

A variety of new traineeships are on offer with a focus on business, hospitality, retail, sport and tourism, check daily notices and socials for updates.

Hospitality and Business Traineeships:

Third Base Coffee

Coffee Club the Pines
Grill’d Coolangatta, Robina and more locations
Pasture & Co Currumbin Valley
Boost Juice Robina
Merlo Coffee Gold Coast Airport
Wendys the Pines
The Pines news and Gifts
Zambreros Tugun & Coolangatta
Zarraffas Currumbin
Chempro Chemist – Various locations
Asia Street Cooking – Gold Coast Airport
Cinebar Coolangatta
Paradox Coffee – Gold Coast Airport
Coffee Club Coolangatta
Soul Origin

Cert 3 Commercial Cookery:

Sticky Rice Tugun
Agave Rosa restaurant Kirra

McDonalds Coolangatta: Hiring now ! This is a wonderful opportunity to get into the world of work as a young person, Learn customer service, clear communication, work as a team member, Develop active listening skills and problem solving to complete tasks To apply visit https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/McDonaldsAustraliaNewZealand/743999726174271-coolangatta-ii-qld-crew-member

School based vacancies links:

Aurora Training Institute please visit their vacancy page: http://www.aurora.edu.au/schools-program/

CTA Training: Please visit their webpage https://clubtraining.com.au/hireme/ Australian Vocational Academy: https://clubtraining.com.au/hireme/

School Leavers should check the following links for fulltime employment opportunities https://www.goldcoaststudentjobs.com.au/

https://www.busyatwork.com.au/support-jobseekers/jobs/ https://www.megt.com.au/job-board

AFL Sports Ready Traineeship Opportunities: https://aflsportsready.com.au/career-pathways-jobs-hub/entry/34684/

Cert 3 Sport, Aquatics & Recreation – commencing 2026

Fulltime/school leaver opportunities:

Looking for a Trade?? Tracy from Gold Coast Trades college has many opportunities available for school leavers looking for a trade eg: metal roofer, painting/decorating, carpentry, tiling, Automotive & plastering. Please email your resume and industry of interest to Tracey Egan tracy@peopleperformance.com.au

Wayne Poole – Building Industries Training – Construction pathways, email Wayne your resume for apprenticeships wayne.poole@buildingtraining.com.au

MEGT Vacancies: Visit the Career Hub job board for a variety of apprenticeships, Roof Plumbing, Landscaping Construction, Soil Technician, Engineering… just to name a few Visit this link: https://www.megt.com.au/job-board

Mas National vacancies: visit this link https://mas.jobreadygateway.com.au/vacancies

McDonald’s casuals: apply via these links - Tugun: https://smrtr.io/4LXdX - Palm Beach: https://smrtr.io/4RX8W - Elanora: https://smrtr.io/4LXbg - Coolangatta and Burleigh Heads visit: https://careers.mcdonalds.com/australia

There are more opportunities on the job boards. Please come into Y Block to register

Love your current job? Would you like to turn it into a traineeship? Come to the Pathway centre and let’s see if we can create a traineeship for you in your current role.

The Pathway Centre is open before school and first break to apply for any of the above positions.

Senior Students - Stay informed about upcoming career expos, university open days, and all information sessions to explore your options. These events are a great opportunity to meet industry professionals, tour campuses, and ask questions about courses and career pathways.

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