Build Your Future Locally MITEZ is seeking participants for a new Skilling Queenslanders for Work program commencing February 2027.

This six-month paid traineeship provides the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience in your local community while completing a Certificate I in Workplace Skills.

Participants will ideally be placed within their own Local Government Area (LGA), working with a Visitor Information Centre, Local Council, or another community-based organisation or business.

About the Program The MITEZ Training to Employment Program is designed to help participants build confidence, develop workplace skills, and create pathways into future employment.

During the six-month program, participants will:

Gain practical, hands-on workplace experience

Complete a nationally recognised Certificate I in Workplace Skills

Receive ongoing mentoring and support

Earn an income while participating in the program

Develop communication, teamwork and workplace skills

Build connections with local employers and organisations

What You'll Be Doing Depending on your placement location, you may assist with:

Customer service and visitor support

Administrative and office duties

Community engagement activities

Event and tourism support

Records management and data entry





General workplace tasks that build practical skills and experience

Who Should Apply? This opportunity is suitable for people who:

Are looking to enter or re-enter the workforce

Want to gain practical experience and nationally recognised training

Are committed to learning and developing new skills

Enjoy working with people and being involved in their community

Are seeking a pathway to employment

No previous experience is required.

What We Offer

Paid participation throughout the program

Certificate I in Workplace Skills

Practical workplace experience in your local community

Individual mentoring and support

Opportunities to connect with local employers

Pathways to future employment and further training

Program Details Program Length: Six months

Start Date: February 2027

Employment Status: Full time (includes work and study)

Location: Opportunities available across the MITEZ region, ideally within participants' local government area

Places: Limited positions available

For more information on the program, go to: Work Skills Traineeships | Department of Trade, Employment and Training

For Award and pay rates: Training Wage Award

📌 Trainee - Skilling Queenslanders For Work Program (Mount Isa City)
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