Apprenticeships Field Consultant

MEGT; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working options

Fully maintained company car

14 weeks paid parental leave

3 paid Christmas close-down days

Leave loading 17.5%

Travel discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MEGT is seeking an Apprenticeships Field Consultant (AFC) based in Toowoomba to promote and support Australian Apprenticeships. You will work closely with employers and apprentices to facilitate National Training Contracts, provide advice on support services and incentives, and build strong, long‑term relationships within your region.

This is a field‑based role where no two days are the same, suited to someone who thrives on relationship management and making a meaningful impact in their

Qualifications

• Experience in account management, business development, or similar.
• Strong customer service, communication, and administration skills.
• Professional, customer-focused approach with strong organisation skills.
• Knowledge of the VET sector or Australian Apprenticeships (highly regarded).
• A current driver’s licence and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Sign up apprentices and trainees to National Training Contracts
• Educate employers and apprentices on available support services, incentives, and funding
• Build strong relationships with schools, RTOs, industry, and community stakeholders
• Deliver presentations and information sessions at schools, community events, and workplaces
• Support business development activities to grow apprenticeship commencements
• Monitor progress, identify risks to retention or completion, and refer to support services
• Manage time effectively across engagement activities, administration, and KPIs
• Stay up to date with relevant legislation, policies, and MEGT procedures

Skills

Account management

Business development

Customer service

Communication

Administration

Travel

VET knowledge

Job description

Based in Toowoombathis is your opportunity to join our Apprentice Connect Provider division and work with Australia’s largest single provider!

As an Apprenticeships Field Consultant (AFC), you will play a key role in promoting and supporting Australian Apprenticeships. You’ll work closely with employers and apprentices to facilitate National Training Contracts, provide advice on support services and incentives, and build strong, long-term relationships within your region.

This is a field-based role where no two days are the same, suited to someone who thrives on relationship management and making a meaningful impact in their community.

Key Responsibilities

• Sign up apprentices and trainees to National Training Contracts
• Educate employers and apprentices on available support services, incentives, and funding
• Build strong relationships with schools, RTOs, industry, and community stakeholders
• Deliver presentations and information sessions at schools, community events, and workplaces
• Support business development activities to grow apprenticeship commencements
• Monitor progress, identify risks to retention or completion, and refer to support services
• Manage time effectively across engagement activities, administration, and KPIs
• Stay up to date with relevant legislation, policies, and MEGT procedures

About you

You will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated professional who enjoys working independently and building trusted relationship within the community. You will bring:

• Experience in account management, business development, or similar
• Strong customer service, communication, and administration skills
• A professional, customer-focused approach with strong organisation skills
• A results-oriented mindset balanced with integrity and empathy
• Knowledge of the VET sector or Australian Apprenticeships (highly regarded)
• A current driver’s licence and ability to travel

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 several years in a row and Great Place to Work for Women 2025– and we live it every day. We support work-life balance and offer great benefits to help you thrive:

• Hybrid & flexible working options
• Fully maintained company car
• 14 weeks paid parental leave after 6 months
• 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)
• 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.