Employment Consultant
- 493627
- Melbourne
- Employment Services
- Full time
At MEGT, we are a proud Australian not-for-profit that’s helped over one million people kickstart amazing careers since 1982!
Our purpose is to inspire individuals and empower businesses and communities to create life changing opportunities through lifelong learning and meaningful employment for all.
The MEGT Difference
We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and understand the importance of work life balance. Here are some of our meaningful benefits to support you and your career at MEGT:
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Know someone great? Refer them and earn a $500 MEGT My Benefits voucher
- Generous leave entitlements, including 3 paid Christmas close-down days
- Exclusive discounts on private health insurance (HCF, Bupa, Medibank)
- Corporate travel rates for personal use
- Option to buy or cash out annual leave
- Salary packaging available (non-PBI)
- Ongoing development with study support
- Employee Assistance Program (includes Nurse on Call)
- Retail and entertainment discounts
- Pro-rata long service leave after 7 years
The Opportunity
Based in Werribee, this is your chance to join MEGT’s Employment Services Division and play a pivotal frontline role in changing lives through the Workforce Australia contract.
We are seeking a dedicated and results-driven Employment Consultant to engage job seekers facing barriers to sustainable employment, increase their work readiness, and secure lasting training or job outcomes. You’ll deliver tailored vocational and non-vocational interventions, build strong employer relationships, and contribute to MEGT’s reputation as a trusted provider to job seekers, industry, and government.
This is your opportunity to make a genuine difference in your community while working in a supportive, high-performing team that lives MEGT’s Purpose and Values every day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build strong relationships with a caseload of job seekers through regular interactions.
- Create, update and regularly review individual Job Plans.
- Identify job seekers' barriers, goals, and career preferences using assessment tools.
- Deliver high-impact interventions: 1:1 coaching, group workshops, digital literacy programs, work experience, and referrals to specialist providers (psychological, medical, housing, drug & alcohol, etc.)
- Proactively source vacancies through cold-calling, canvassing, and reverse marketing.
- Collaborate with employers to support job seekers during the hiring and onboarding process.
- Maintain accurate, compliant records and meet all contractual administration timeframes.
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 autonomously
- 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)
- High digital literacy and strong problem-solving skills
- 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
At MEGT, people are at the heart of everything we do, and we believe that investing in our people drives our success.
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 encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including women, First Nations People, veterans, individuals with disability, and people from minority groups, to find their ME with MEGT. 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, require assistance in applying or have questions about the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@megt.com.au or call 1300 634 863.
