About MEGT  

MEGT is an Australian not-for-profit business which has created great job outcomes for more than one million Australians since 1982.  

Our purpose is to inspire people and enable businesses and communities to create life changing, lifelong learning and employment for all.  

The MEGT Difference 
 
At MEGT as a Great Place to Work, we understand the importance of work life balance and offer meaningful benefits to support you and your career at MEGT: 

• We offer 14 weeks paid parental leave and continued support through our partnership with Circle In  

• Generous leave entitlements including 3 days paid close down leave over Christmas  

• Access exclusive discounts on private health insurance through our partnerships with HCF, Bupa, and Medibank! 

• Access exclusive corporate travel rates for your personal trips!  

• Opportunity to buy additional annual leave or cash out annual leave  

• Access to salary packaging options (no PBI) 

• Inclusive, supported and continuous growth development through study support   

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and family members including a Nurse on Call service 

• Retail and entertainment discounts across leading brands 

• Pro-rata long service leave after seven years 

The Opportunity 

Based in Melton, this is your chance to become part of a dynamic team, helping job seekers thrive by increasing their readiness to work and securing sustainable employment or training opportunities. As an Employment Consultant, you'll be at the forefront of empowering others, working collaboratively with your team, and contributing to a supportive and united environment. We’re looking for trailblazers who are savvy, passionate about making a difference, and ready to drive success in this exciting and rewarding role. 

This will include activities such as: 

• Build strong relationships with job seekers through regular interactions. 

• Create and maintain tailored Job Plans for each individual. 

• Identify job seekers' barriers, goals, and career preferences through assessments. 

• Provide 1:1 coaching and support. 

• Connect job seekers with external specialists to overcome barriers. 

• Collaborate with employers to support job seekers during the hiring and onboarding process. 

About you

You will be an ambitious, adaptable, and personable self-starter with a passion for customer service and drive to have a positive impact within the community including:  

• Strong customer service skills, ideally face-to-face, with a focus on outcomes 

• Excellent communication, professionalism, and maturity 

• Proven ability to meet KPIs and work in a fast-paced, unsupervised environment 

• A commitment to continuous improvement and embracing change 

• Collaborative mindset and experience engaging with diverse stakeholders 

• Understanding of job seeker challenges (Employment Services or Case Management experience highly regarded) 

• A current driver’s license and the ability to travel 

MEGT is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm as we have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm, or abuse. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which includes a National Police Check, State/Territory Working with Children Check, reference checks, verify your right to work in Australia and confirmation of qualifications. 

The MEGT Commitment 

People are the foundation of our business and the reason we do what we do. We know that investing in people is what grows our business and are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work.  

Our core values United, Savvy, Trailblazers, and Thrive are at the heart of this role, guiding everything we do! 

We are committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and Child Safe Organisation. We have a culture that values safety, diversity, and inclusion and encourage all applicants, including minorities, genders, protected veterans, First Nations People and individuals with disability to find their ME with MEGT. You can read more about MEGT and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace here https://www.megt.com.au/about-us 

How to Apply 

We want to make finding your ME with MEGT accessible and inclusive.  

If you are interested in this opportunity and want to have a career at a Great Place to Work, we encourage you to submit your application by clicking the apply button. If you would prefer to apply in another format or mode, or require any assistance, additional support, or have questions about this role, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@megt.com.au or on 1300 634 863.