Work on the Gold Coast

There are ample opportunities for Gold Coast students to find paid employment, volunteer positions or work experience, which can provide extra income, valuable skills and hands-on training. Whether you're on a student visa, want to gain insights into an certain industry or make connections for future career prospects, the Gold Coast is the premier Australian city to work, live and study.

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Career Resources

Are you a Gold Coast student or recent graduate looking for an exciting opportunity? Discover jobs, work experience, or opportunities to launch your career.

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Open Opportunities

As the home of over 600,000 people, the Gold Coast offers a wide spectrum of opportunities for local and international students to gain valuable work experience while undertaking their studies. From part time jobs to volunteer positions and internships, the Gold Coast is the premier Australian destination to live, work and study.

Not sure which path to follow? Explore the benefits of an internship or a volunteer position to ensure you're making the decision which best suits your lifestyle and workload.

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Resources for parents

As parents, you have the greatest influence on your child’s career journey. Equipping yourself with the most current and relevant resources is essential for guiding and nurturing their career awareness. Below are resources frequently used to explore careers when engaging with young people across the Gold Coast.

Myfuture

myfuture provides resources to explore career pathways and tools to develop self-knowledge to help with career decision-making. Many schools utilize this resource as part of their careers education program, but they have also have collated information, tools and articles to help you support your child to learn about the world of work and explore careers

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Myfuture

Study Work Grow

Study Work Grow is your fresh source of careers, pathways, and possibilities for high school students. Take a look at their resources for parents – from understanding your child’s career and study options to supporting them through life.

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Your Career

Search Industries and Occupations to find a career that’s right for you and what you can do to get there. The Parents and guardians guide summarizes the resources and information available to help you explore all the education, training, and work options available to your young person. It can also help you start a conversation on what’s next with their career.

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Your Career

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.

We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.

Learn more about the Kombumerri families