Employment Consultant

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
• 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 Werribee, this is your chance to become part of a dynamic team, helping job seekers thrive by increasing their readiness to work and securing sustainable employment or training opportunities. As an Employment Consultant, you'll be at the forefront of empowering others, working collaboratively with your team, and contributing to a supportive and united environment. We're looking for trailblazers who are savvy, passionate about making a difference, and ready to drive success in this exciting and rewarding role.

This will include activities such as:

• Build strong relationships with job seekers through regular interactions.
• Create and maintain tailored Job Plans for each individual.
• Identify job seekers' barriers, goals, and career preferences through assessments.
• Provide 1:1 coaching and support.
• Connect job seekers with external specialists to overcome barriers.
• Collaborate with employers to support job seekers during the hiring and onboarding process.

About you

You will be an ambitious, adaptable, and personable self-starter with a passion for customer service and drive to have a positive impact within the community including:

• Strong customer service skills, ideally face-to-face, with a focus on outcomes
• Excellent communication, professionalism, and maturity
• Proven ability to meet KPIs and work in a fast-paced, unsupervised environment
• A commitment to continuous improvement and embracing change
• Collaborative mindset and experience engaging with diverse stakeholders
• Understanding of job seeker challenges (Employment Services or Case Management experience highly regarded)
• A current driver's license and the ability to travel

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? Click 'Apply' to submit your application.

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