Recruitment Consultant

MEGT (Australia) Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment organization in Melbourne is seeking a recruitment professional to manage end-to-end recruitment of apprentices and trainees. This role emphasizes building strong relationships and providing an exceptional candidate experience. The ideal candidate should have proven recruitment experience, excellent communication, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience with high-volume and end-to-end recruitment.
• Strong understanding of recruitment practices and compliance.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Source and assess candidates for host employers.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and ensure data integrity.

Skills

High-volume recruitment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Tools

Recruitment systems

CRM

Job description

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

Based from our Milton office, Ringwood office (or another location near one of our offices), you will be joining a key team in supporting MEGT’s Recruitment and Management Services (RMS) Division.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll manage high-volume, end-to-end recruitment of apprentices and trainees, connecting quality candidates - including those from disadvantaged groups - with host employers across a mix of blue and white-collar industries.

You’ll deliver a recruitment experience that’s people-focused and fully compliant, working flexibly with a wide variety of stakeholders - from young people entering the workforce for the first time to businesses with evolving workforce needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from Job Order through to placement
• Source, assess and match candidates with host employers across various industries
• Proactively reverse market candidates to current, inactive and new host employers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with host employers, candidates, and internal stakeholders
• Engage confidently with a diverse range of people, including young people, First Nations candidates, and individuals from varied backgrounds
• Develop and maintain active talent pools aligned to business needs
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience and high-quality customer service
• Provide follow-up support to candidates for their first month of employment
• Maintain accurate, compliant recruitment records and ensure data integrity across systems
• Adhere strictly to all compliance, audit, and reporting requirements

You will play a central role in delivering MEGT’s purpose: supporting individuals, businesses and communities through meaningful employment and lifelong learning.

About you

• Proven experience with high-volume and end-to-end recruitment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders
• Strong understanding of recruitment practices, compliance, and industry regulations
• Highly organised with strong time management and attention to detail
• Able to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment
• Proficient with recruitment systems and CRM

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 [e-mail] or call 1300 634 863.