The Opportunity 

Are you passionate about making a real impact in the community and eager to contribute to a program that truly gives back? Join the MEGT Foundation Team in Adelaide, South Australia and help create pathways to education for women from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Launched in 2021, the MEGT Foundation is a transformative initiative created by the MEGT Board to remove barriers to education through scholarships that combine financial support and wellbeing services. 

This role is a Part-time, Parental leave cover for 12 months.
2 day per week with days being Wednesday and Thursday, offering 15.2 hours per week.

Your core responsibilities will encompass recruitment, marketing, coaching, and fostering a supportive community for our Scholars. On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Coordinate and implement Scholarship Program activities in line with the Foundation’s strategic objectives.
• Support marketing and recruitment efforts in collaboration with the Marketing & Communications team.
• Manage Scholar records and program data (budgets, applications, wellbeing needs, and progress tracking).
• Facilitate events and initiatives, including Community of Practice sessions.
• Provide personal and professional coaching support to Scholars.
• Engage with external and internal stakeholders to build awareness and advocacy for the Foundation.
• Continuously identify and implement improvements to program processes, systems, and frameworks.
• Assist with reporting, meeting agendas, and insights to drive performance and strategic decision-making.

About you 

You are an empathetic, solution-driven individual with a proactive, "can-do" attitude, always seeking opportunities to make a positive impact. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement, you thrive at streamlining processes and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Your exceptional administrative skills are complemented by your ability to build strong, united relationships within the community.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Project coordination, administrative, and budget planning experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or personal/professional support
• Capacity to coordinate and support events and group learning initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High-level digital literacy and the ability to work across multiple applications
• A commitment to process improvement and data-informed decision-making
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a high-performing team
• Tertiary qualification/s in a related field (community development/services, training, education, business administration) will be highly regarded.

 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 
• 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.