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 
• 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: Mentoring & Account Management + Defence School Pathways Program Coordination

Are you passionate about supporting the next generation of talent while making a meaningful impact in the Defence industry? MEGT is looking for a dynamic, motivated professional to join our Adelaide team in a unique, dual-focused role that blends mentoring, account management, project coordination and presentation facilitation.

Why This Role?

• Diverse Role: No two days are the same—you’ll work across two critical areas of our business.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Directly influence the career pathways of young Australians.
• Supportive Environment: Backed by MEGT’s experienced marketing and operational teams.

Your Key Responsibilities:

1. Mentoring & Account Management:

• Empower Futures: Mentor, support, and guide MEGT apprentices and trainees throughout their career journeys.
• Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with host employers, ensuring exceptional service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Wellbeing Focus: Prioritize the physical and psychological safety of apprentices and trainees, fostering environments where they thrive.

2. Defence School Pathways Program Coordination:

• Inspire the Next Generation: Deliver the prestigious Defence School Pathways Program, promoting exciting careers within the Defence industry.
• STEM Advocacy: Encourage student participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects relevant to Defence roles.
• Collaborative Impact: Work closely with schools, industry partners, and the MEGT marketing team to broaden program reach and effectiveness.

You will also be responsible for but not limited to:

Mentoring and Account Management

• Conduct mentoring site visits to support Apprentices/Trainees, addressing personal and workplace challenges to ensure job retention and qualification completion.
• Provide solutions to remove barriers and facilitate successful training and employment outcomes.
• Coordinate with Registered Training Organisations and host employers to oversee on-the-job and off-the-job training.
• Ensure administrative support and workplace safety for Apprentices/Trainees, including WHS inspections and injury management.
• Maintain strong client relationships, resolve issues, and drive business growth.
• Identify and generate new business opportunities to meet growth targets.
• Collaborate with businesses to develop workforce succession plans.

Defence School Pathways Program

• Liaison with the South Australian Department for Education and Schools across South Australia to coordinate and schedule presentation to students.
• Delivery of agree presentation material to South Australian School Students.
• Collaboration with the MEGT Marketing and Service Delivery teams to continually improve content and project delivery.

About you 

You will be a confident, proactive, empathetic, and accountable self-starter with the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong mentoring or coaching background with a passion for youth development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to establish positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders..
• Highly effective presentation skills which allow you delivery, informative and entertaining presentations.
• Experience in project coordination or account management is a plus.
• A genuine interest in the Defence industry and promoting STEM education.
• Familiarity with the VET sector
• Experience in the trades and/or business administration and/or IT Industries
• Minimum of intermediate level of digital literacy across multiple Microsoft Suite applications.
• Current driver license.
• 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.