Industry Employment Consultant

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; 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%

Job summary

MEGT is seeking a dedicated professional to support Apprentices and Trainees across Ringwood and surrounding areas. You will coach, monitor progress, and liaise with host employers to ensure successful training outcomes.

This role focuses on safeguarding wellbeing, meeting compliance, and driving constructive engagement with employers and RTO partners. A proactive, empathetic approach will help nurture careers in the VET sector.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching, case management, or related roles.
• Sales or business development capability with a customer focus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
• Willingness to travel and hold a current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Coach, support and guide Apprentices and Trainees throughout their employment.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor wellbeing and ensure WHS compliance.
• Identify and address barriers to training and employment early.
• Liaise with host employers and RTO to monitor training progress.
• Coordinate on- and off-the-job training in line with training plan requirements.
• Support injury management and Return to Work plans.
• Maintain accurate records and meet compliance and reporting requirements.
• Manage client accounts and generate business opportunities aligned to growth targets.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Case management

CRM systems

WHS knowledge

Sales / business development

MS Office

Driver’s licence

Travel readiness

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Based in Ringwood and reporting to the State Manager, you will play a key role in supporting Apprentices and Trainees throughout their employment and training journey.

This varied role focuses on coaching, workplace safety, employer engagement and account management, with the objective of maximising completion rates and delivering positive, high-quality outcomes for apprentices, trainees and host employers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coach, support and guide Apprentices and Trainees throughout their employment.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor wellbeing and ensure WHS compliance.
• Identify and address personal, workplace, and training barriers early.
• Liaise with host employers and RTO to monitor training progress.
• Coordinate on and off the job training in line with training plan requirements.
• Support injury management and Return to Work Plans.
• Maintain accurate records and meet compliance and reporting requirements.
• Manage client accounts and generate business opportunities aligned to growth targets.

About you

You are proactive, empathetic, and outcome-focused, with a genuine passion for supporting Apprentices, Trainees and host employers, along with:

• Passion for working with young people, supporting others and solving problems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in coaching, case management, or related role
• Sales and/or business development capability, with a customer-focused approach
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with different stakeholders
• Sound understanding of Workplace Health & Safety requirements
• Familiarity with the VET sector (desirable)
• Strong digital literacy across Microsoft Suite and CRM systems
• 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 role 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.