Industry Employment Consultant

About the role

MEGT External Careers is hiring an Industry Employment Consultant based in Ringwood, reporting to the State Manager. The role supports apprentices and trainees through their employment and training journey, focusing on coaching, workplace safety, employer engagement and account management, with the aim of maximising completion rates and delivering positive outcomes for apprentices, trainees and host employers.

Key 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 personal, workplace and training barriers early.
• Liaise with host employers and Registered Training Organisations to monitor training progress.
• Coordinate on-the-job 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.

Required profile

• Proactive, empathetic and outcome-focused, with a passion for working with young people and solving problems.
• Experience in coaching, case management or a related role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Sales and/or business development capability with a customer-focused approach.
• Familiarity with the VET sector (desirable).
• Current driver's licence and ability to travel.

Required skills

• Sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Digital literacy across Microsoft Suite and CRM systems.

What we offer

• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Fully maintained company car.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave after 6 months.
• $500 My Benefits voucher referral bonus.
• 3 paid Christmas close-down days.
• Extra annual leave that can be bought or cashed out, plus 17.5% leave loading.
• Pro-rata long service leave after 7 years.
• Salary packaging available (non-PBI).
• Professional development and study support.
• Discounts on travel, retail, entertainment and health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program, including Nurse on Call.