Pathway Centre News
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.
RSA/RSG Course: Responsible Service of Alcohol – RSA & Responsible Service of Gambling – RSG Friday 26th June $50 each or $100 for both courses 9am – 3pm delivered by external provider Aurora Training . See Ms Shreeve to register or email sshre6@eq.edu.au
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
Cinebar Coolangatta
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.
Southern Cross University’s upcoming Parent Information Evening by sharing the attached flyer through your school newsletter, Facebook page and/or parent/student email communications.
The event is designed for Year 11 and 12 students and their parents and will provide helpful information about:
• applying to university
• Early Offer applications
• scholarships
• student support services
• university life and global opportunities
• understanding study costs
Event details:
📅 Tuesday, 16 June 2026
📍 Southern Cross University – Gold Coast Campus, Bilinga
⏰ 5:00pm – 7:00pm