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.
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
- Brumbys Bakery The Pines
- Coffee Club ( various locations )
- Wendys the Pines
- Zambreros Tugun & Coolangatta
- Zarraffas Currumbin
- Chempro Chemist – Various locations
- Asia Street Cooking – Gold Coast Airport
- Boost Juice the Pines
- Pets Wonderland
- Cinebar Coolangatta
- Paradox Coffee – Gold Coast Airport
- Coffee Club Coolangatta
- Merlo Coffee Gold Coast Airport
- Soul Origin
Work experience opportunity with Attwood Marshall Lawyers: Apply via this link https://attwoodmarshall.com.au/about-us/careers/
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/
First Choice College: Please visit their vacancy page https://fcc.edu.au/?s=traineeships CTA Training: Please visit their webpage https://clubtraining.com.au/hireme/ Australian Vocational Academy: https://ava.edu.au/apply/
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
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.