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:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 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

MEGT is on the hunt for an exceptional Human Resources Specialist to join our united, savvy and trailblazing People and Culture team.

This parental leave cover role offers a diverse and rewarding opportunity to support the Manager of Human Resources Services and other leaders within the People and Culture function. You will be responsible for a wide range of Human Resources tasks, projects, and administrative processes, providing essential advice and support to the business.

A key part of the role is balancing your support for leaders and employees with the efficient completion of operational tasks. With a solid understanding of People and Culture practices, you will play a crucial part in improving HR processes and outcomes across the organisation.

Based from Brisbane, Logan or Southport, you will enjoy working independently in a semi-autonomous environment, taking ownership of various HR initiatives. Your efforts will directly contribute to the achievement of MEGT's divisional goals, including enhancing attraction, engagement, retention, performance, and development of staff.

Please note this is a maximum term 12-month parental leave cover.

About you

As a positive, empathetic, and driven Human Resources Specialist, you’ll be excited to take on your next challenge and make a lasting impact. With a deep passion for people, you’ll be dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and supported. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, or related field (preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in HR or a similar role.
• Familiarity with Aurion or other HRIS systems is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of the Fair Work Act and Australian employment legislation.
• Ensure a comprehensive compliant process when investigating employee relation matters and act in line with management advice to resolve issues
• Experience in improving payroll and HR processes and delivering high-quality customer service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines, and solve problems effectively.
• Experience in handling sensitive information confidentially and advocating for compliance with policies and procedures. 

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.