Foundation Coordinator

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:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 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

Are you passionate about making a real impact in the community and eager to contribute to a program that truly gives back? Join the MEGT Foundation Team in Ringwood and help create pathways to education for women from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Launched in 2021, the MEGT Foundation is a transformative initiative created by the MEGT Board to remove barriers to education through scolarships that combine financial support and wellbeing services.

As MEGT Foundation Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Scholarship Program, directly contributing to the success of individuals and communities who need it most.

This is an exciting part-time opportunity where you'll work alongside the MEGT Foundation Manager to coordinate and enhance the day-to-day operations of the Scolarship Program. Your focus will be on systems, engagement, coaching support, stakeholder collaboration, and program improvement - all contributing directly to the success of our Scholars.

Your core responsibilities will encompass recruitment, marketing, coaching, and fostering a supportive community for our Scholars. On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Coordinate and implement Scholarship Program activities in line with the Foundation's strategic objectives.
• Support marketing and recruitment efforts in collaboration with the Marketing & Communications team.
• Manage Scholar records and program data (budgets, applications, wellbeing needs, and progress tracking).
• Facilitate events and initiatives, including Community of Practice sessions.
• Provide personal and professional coaching support to Scholars.
• Engage with external and internal stakeholders to build awareness and advocacy for the Foundation.
• Continuously identify and implement improvements to program processes, systems, and frameworks.
• Assist with reporting, meeting agendas, and insights to drive performance and strategic decision-making.

About You

You are an empathetic, solution-driven individual with a proactive, "can-do" attitude, always seeking opportunities to make a positive impact. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement, you thrive at streamlining processes and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Your exceptional administrative skills are complemented by your ability to build strong, united relationships within the community.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Project coordination, administrative, and budget planning experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or personal/professional support
• Capacity to coordinate and support events and group learning initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High-level digital literacy and the ability to work across multiple applications
• A commitment to process improvement and data-informed decision-making
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a high-performing team
• Tertiary qualification/s in a related field (community development/services, training, education, business administration) will be highly regarded.

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

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 or on

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