Youth Coach

18 hours ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia MEGT Australia Ltd Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About MEGT

At MEGT, we are a proud Australian not-for-profit that's helped over one million people kickstart amazing careers since 1982

Our purpose is to inspire individuals and empower businesses and communities to create life changing opportunities through lifelong learning and meaningful employment for all.

The MEGT Difference

We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and understand the importance of work life balance. Here are some of our meaningful benefits to support you and your career at MEGT:

  • 14 weeks paid parental leave
  • Know someone great? Refer them and earn a $500 MEGT My Benefits voucher
  • Generous leave entitlements, including 3 paid Christmas close-down days
  • Exclusive discounts on private health insurance (HCF, Bupa, Medibank)
  • Corporate travel rates for personal use
  • Option to buy or cash out annual leave
  • Salary packaging available (non-PBI)
  • Ongoing development with study support
  • Employee Assistance Program (includes Nurse on Call)
  • Retail and entertainment discounts
  • Pro-rata long service leave after 7 years

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'll:

  • Engage and build rapport with a young people referred though Centrelink, community network, word of mouth and other channels, and assessing their eligibility.
  • Manage a caseload of participants, providing one-on-one coaching, group activities, online engagement through Youth Engagement Platform (YEP), and referral to specialist providers.
  • Develop and maintain Education and Employment Plans, helping each participant identify their goals, strengths, and barriers to success.
  • Work collaboratively with MEGT Employment Services division, as well as services providers, schools, training providers, employers, and community organisations to connect youth with meaningful opportunities.
  • Engage with 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, ensuring quality and compliance in all service delivery.

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'll bring:

  • Experience in case management, employment services, youth work, community engagement, or related industries
  • The ability to build strong relationships and engage with people from diverse backgrounds and communities
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and escalate issues appropriately
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and empathetic approach
  • An understanding of local labour markets and the barriers young people face when seeking employment
  • High digital literacy, strong attention to detail, and accuracy in data entry and record keeping
  • Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn and interpret, DESE guidelines and the Transition to Work (TtW) Deed

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

At MEGT, people are at the heart of everything we do, and we believe that investing in our people drives our success.

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 encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including women, First Nations People, veterans, individuals with disability, and people from minority groups, to find their ME with MEGT. Learn more about our commitment here.

How to Apply

Ready to find your ME with MEGT?

If you need support with your application, would prefer to apply in another format, require assistance in applying or have questions about the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at or call

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