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  
• 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  
• Retail and entertainment discounts across leading brands 
• Pro-rata long service leave after seven years 
  
  

The Opportunity

Operating from our Adelaide office, you will be responsible for the mentoring, support and guidance of MEGT trainees and apprentices, along with quality account management of our host clients. Reporting to the State Service Delivery Manager, this role is pivotal in providing support to apprentices, trainees and cadets through their Apprenticeship / Traineeship with a particular focus on both their physical and psychological safety while also working with employers on continuous improvement initiatives. you will be responsible for.

You will also be responsible for but not limited to:

• Conducting mentoring site visits (mentoring, support and guidance) to resolve personal and workplace issues impacting Apprentices/Trainees throughout their engagement with a focus on maintaining ongoing employment and completion of their qualification.
• Providing solutions and pathways to participants and employers to remove barriers and facilitate successful completion of training and employment.
• Liaising with Registered Training Organisations and host employers to coordinate and monitor appropriate on and off the job training relevant to the individual and employment and training plan requirements.
• Facilitating the rotations of trainees to alternative host employers where required.
• Ensuring appropriate administration support is provided to Apprentices/Trainees.
• Ensuring the safety of apprentices, trainees, and employers throughout their journey from induction to completion - including carrying out appropriate workplace health and safety. (WHS) site inspections and assisting with injury management or Return to Work Plans when required.
• Effective account management, issue resolution and growth of assigned clients.
• Generating high-quality business opportunities to support future growth targets, in alignment with key performance expectations.
• Partnering with businesses and industries and finding solutions to their succession plans.

About you 

You will be a proactive, empathetic, and accountable self-starter with a passion for creating life changing learning and employment outcomes for Apprentices/Trainees and host clients: 

• Familiarity with the VET sector (highly desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in successfully mentoring Australian Apprentices & Trainees (desirable).
• Ability to provide advice and strategies to participants and host employers on matters such as absences and performance issues.
• Experience in the trades and/or business administration and/or IT Industries (highly desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in effective Account Management.
• Minimum of intermediate level of digital literacy across multiple Microsoft Suite applications.
• Relevant experience with mentoring youth would be advantageous.
• Current driver license.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in the effective use of process management technology and CRM systems including high level of digital literacy with multiple Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to effectively market and promote MEGT to industry stakeholders including attending events.

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.