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 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

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

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Issue 5 · 02 Oct 2025

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