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
• Fully maintained company car  
• 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!
• 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 Adelaide this is your opportunity to join MEGT’s Recruitment and Management Services (RMS) Division, which enables business and communities to create employment solutions.

Reporting to the State Service Delivery Manager, this role is pivotal in providing support to apprentices and trainees through their contract of training with a particular focus on both their physical and psychological safety while also working with employers on continuous improvement initiatives. 

As an Industry Employment Consultant with a focus on trade-based roles you will also be responsible for:

• Partnering with businesses and industries and finding solutions to their succession plans
• Generating high-quality business opportunities to support future growth targets, in alignment with key performance expectations.
• Providing solutions and pathways to participants and employers to ensure successful completion of training
• Conducting mentoring site visits through the employment relationship and maintaining accurate and detailed records
• Coordinating and monitoring appropriate on and off the job training relevant to the individual and employment situation
• Ensuring the workplaces where Australian Apprentices are placed are safe by carrying out appropriate workplace health and safety (WHS) checks and assisting with injury management or Return to Work Plans when required 
• Advising on employment regarding awards and employment agreements and ensuring any changing needs and requirements are communicated 

About you 

You will be a proactive, empathetic, and motivated self-starter with a passion for ensuring individuals are placed in safe employment, ideally with a trades background and lived Apprenticeship or Traineeship experience including: 

• Strong understanding of electrical or engineering trades (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in successfully mentoring Australian Apprentices or Trainees throughout the contract of training
• Ability to provide advice and strategies to participants and host employers on matters such as absences and performance issues
• Recruitment knowledge including pooling of candidates and providing support to participants prior to placement
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Workplace, Health and Safety regulations and policies in relation to Australian Apprentices’ site visits
• Exceptionally proven business development and networking skills, with the ability to determine and prioritise relationships, balancing short-term gains with long-term considerations
• Ability to effectively market and promote MEGT RMS to industry stakeholders including attending events
• Experience in the trades and/or business administration and/or IT Industries
• Minimum of intermediate level of digital literacy across multiple Microsoft Suite applications
• Relevant experience with mentoring youth would be advantageous
• Certificate IV WHS would be highly regarded
• Current driver license or ability to travel - and ability to undertake scheduled travel to regional SA  

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.