Pathways 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 and apply now. Get updates on the student portal – Traineeship VETis Tab 

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  

Chempro Chemist: Cert 3 Community Pharmacy  

This role is for students who are: 

• Genuinely interested in a career in Pharmacy/Health 
• 16 years of age (or turning 16 in the next 2 months) 
• Committed to a school based traineeship (casual roles are not available) 

We have a Chempro in your area who is currently recruiting for school based trainees. 

Location: Burleigh Town Chempro Chemist, Burleigh Heads and Robina Village Chempro Chemist, Robina 

Students can submit their application at https://ava.edu.au/apply/ 

Hospitality and Business Traineeships: 

• Refinery Coffee Currumbin 

• Maggie Choo Broadbeach  

• The Loose Moose Broadbeach  

• Asia Street Cooking – Gold Coast Airport 

• Wendys the Pines 

• Coming Home Co.  Robina  

• Garden of Goodness 

• Koi Dining Broadbeach  

• Resort News Pacific Fair  

• Sunny Skyes Swim School  

• Boost Juice the Pines 

• Pets Wonderland 

• Zarraffas Currumbin 

• Cinebar Coolangatta 

• Zambreros Tugun & Coolangatta 

• The Oxley Village Grocer – Nobbys Village Grocer, Gelato or Restaurant 

• Paradox Coffee – Gold Coast Airport 

• Coffee Club Coolangatta 

• Merlo Coffee Gold Coast Airport 

• Soul Origin  

• Hungry Jacks - Gold Coast Airport 

• Super Centre News Mermaid Waters 

• Kooco Espresso Bar and Kitchen Robina 

• Zambrero’s Coolangatta 

Harmony Childcare and Kindergarten Varsity Lakes Cert 3 early Childhood 

The Star Casino – Cert 3 Commercial Cookery Apprenticeships  

Opportunity Highlights: 

• Duration: 3 years Full-time Apprenticeship 
• Location: The Star Gold Coast 
• Training Provider: TAFE Queensland 
• Qualification: SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery 
• Commencing: November 2025 

How to Apply: Apply for our Culinary Apprenticeship here 

https://careers.star.com.au/caw/en/job/533822?lApplicationSubSourceID= 

For any further information please feel free to contact Kylie Hall 0468 566 686, or via email kylie.hall@tafeqld.edu.au 

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 webpagehttps://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 

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 Or  

Dean Weatherhog deanw@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 

Sonia Shreeve - Industry Liaison Officer