Hospitality Traineeship

**The Better Ventures Program - September 2025 Traineeship Program now open**

We are excited to announce the September 2025 intake of our Certificate I in Hospitality paid traineeship through the Better Ventures Program

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain and further the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the hospitality industry.

This 24-week paid traineeship combines hands-on experience in a real café, commercial kitchen & function space with nationally recognised training. You’ll gain practical skills, industry certifications, and personalised mentoring - all while getting paid to learn.

Undertaking face-to-face training in Caboolture, this program combines theory and practical assessments.

Participants **must**be motivated and prepared to consistently attend work and complete the traineeship.

**In addition to Certificate I in Hospitality**:

- Responsible Service of Alcohol & Gambling (SITHFAB021 & SITHGAM022)
- Barista Certificate (SITHFAB025)
- Blue Card & Yellow Card
- NDIS Worker Orientation Training
- Food Health & Safety Training
- Mental Health First Aid Training

We go further than training - you’ll receive 1:1 mentoring, job readiness workshops, industry & interview clothing, and tailored support to find employment after the program.

**Important Information**:
Start Date: (Monday) 15th September, 2025

Location: Better Together & Lagoon Creek Cafe at 11 Toovey Street, Caboolture

Duration: 24 week program, 7:45am to 3:45pm, Monday to Friday (full-time)

**Ready to Apply?**
- This training is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative and is run by Better Together Assoc Inc (a registered not-for-profit organisation ABN 92 554 430 874). Eligibility criteria applies._

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

- Why are you interested in completing a hospitality traineeship to help you achieve your career goals?
- Are you willing to commit to full-time work, five days a week?
- Do you have experience with preparing and/or serving food?

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- Disability Worker Screening Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 08/09/2025
Expected Start Date: 15/09/2025