Youth Coach
- 493661
- Gold Coast
- Employment Services
- Full time
The Opportunity
Based in our Southport office, this is a hands-on and rewarding role where you’ll support young people aged 15–24 to overcome barriers, build their skills, and create sustainable pathways into education, training, or employment.
As a Youth Coach (TtW), you will:
- Build rapport with young people referred through Centrelink, community networks, and other channels.
- Assess participant's eligibility for the program.
- Manage a caseload through one-on-one coaching, group activities, online engagement and referral to specialist providers.
- Develop and maintain Education and Employment Plans tailored to each participant’s goals, strengths and barriers.
- Collaborate with employers, training providers, and community organisations to connect youth with meaningful opportunities.
- Engage local employers to identify and promote sustainable job and training placements.
- Maintain accurate records and meet contractual requirements in line with Transition to Work (TtW) and DESE guidelines.
About you
You are proactive, personable and passionate about helping young people in their employment journey. You thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Experience in case management, employment services, youth work, mentoring, community engagement, or related field
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds and communities
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and empathetic approach
- Understanding of local labour markets and the barriers young people face when seeking employment
- High digital literacy, strong attention to detail, and accuracy in record keeping
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:
- 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.
