Job Ready Program

Are you job ready in Australia?

Shafston’s Job Ready Program is designed to assist students with securing employment whilst they are studying in Australia. The Job Ready Program has been developed to address Australia’s current workforce needs and provides Shafston’s students with the opportunity to develop basic practical work skills.

The week long program is composed of 4 sessions that address basic employability and practical skills in the areas of hospitality and office cleaning. Upon successful completion of the Job Ready Program students receive a Certificate of Participation in additional to valuable knowledge and skills that may assist them in applying for and securing employment in Australia.

Members of the Job Ready Program will also be given the opportunity to complete an RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) course, for an additional cost, with one of The Job Ready Program training partners. The RSA course is valuable when seeking employment in the hospitality industry in Australia and can provide additional opportunities for work in pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants.

After graduating students may choose to study for Responsible Serving of Alcohol Certificate for an additional cost. This certificate is widely required by employers looking for staff for their cafes, bars or restaurants.

Barista Coffee training course

Learn the art of coffee, and the basics to prepare different types of coffees at our 2 session’s course of 3 hours each.

  • Coffee machine operation
  • Foaming silky milk correctly
  • How to make each coffee on the menu
  • Using & setting the coffee grinder
  • Cleaning and maintenance of equipment

For more information, please come and visit us in the marketing office (Room 115) at Brisbane campus or main reception at the Gold Coast campus.

Sample Wage Information - Student & Working Holiday Visas

Areas of Work Approx. Gross Wage
Waiter/waitress $12 to $18 per hour

Bar Staff

$17 to $20 per hour

Food preparation/ cook

$12-$19 per hour

Cleaning Services (Full and Part time)

 $15 to $20 per hour

General Labour

$16 to $20 per hour

Farm Work (Seasonal)

$10 to $12 per hour or $80 per day