Business Development Manager
- 493646
- Adelaide
- Recruitment Management Services
- Full time
The Opportunity
Based in Adelaide and reporting to the State Service Delivery Manager, the Business Development Manager plays a key role within MEGT’s Recruitment and Management Services (RMS) Division.
In this role, you’ll identify and develop new host-employer partnerships, creating apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities across priority industries. By understanding business needs, you’ll help employers build their future workforce while supporting meaningful career pathways.
You’ll collaborate closely with our internal teams to deliver tailored workforce solutions, contribute to sustainable program growth, and make a genuine difference to apprentices, trainees and the organisations that support them.
Key duties include:
- Proactively identifying, developing, and securing new host employer opportunities.
- Promoting MEGT services and driving apprenticeship and traineeship placements.
- Conducting sales visits, cold calling, telesales, and follow-up of leads.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with employers, RTOs, and industry stakeholders.
- Delivering professional sales and corporate presentations to prospective and key clients.
- Working collaboratively with Recruitment, Field Operations, and National Sales teams to maximise growth.
About you
You are a motivated, results-driven business development professional who thrives in a sales and people-focused environment and is passionate about creating employment opportunities that change lives.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in business development, consultative sales, and client acquisition.
- Strong ability to generate leads and convert opportunities into placements.
- Demonstrated networking and relationship management skills across diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with the VET, apprenticeship, or workforce solutions sector (desirable).
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- High level of digital literacy, including Microsoft Suite and CRM systems.
- A current driver’s licence and the ability to travel.
Find your ME at MEGT
At MEGT, we are a proud Australian not-for-profit that’s helped over one million people kickstart amazing careers since 1982!
We’re proud to be certified Great Place to Work – and we live it every day. We support work-life balance and offer great benefits to help you thrive:
- Hybrid & flexible working options
- Fully maintained company car
- 14 weeks paid parental leave after 6 months
- $500 My Benefits voucher referral bonus
- 3 paid Christmas close-down days
- Buy or cash out extra annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- Pro-rata long service leave after 7 years
- Salary packaging available (non-PBI)
- Professional development & study support
- Travel, retail, entertainment and health insurance discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (includes Nurse on Call)
The MEGT Commitment
At MEGT, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our values—United, Savvy, Trailblazers, and Thrive—guide our culture and the way we work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Child Safe Organisation, committed to a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including women, First Nations People, veterans, individuals with disability, and people from minority groups. Learn more about our commitment here.
How to Apply
Ready to find your ME with MEGT? Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application.
If you need support with your application, would prefer to apply in another format, or have questions about the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@megt.com.au or call 1300 634 863.
