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
We are looking for a HR Business Partner on a fixed-term 12 month Parental Leave contract to join the People & Culture team.
As an HR Business Partner, you’ll work closely with leaders across MEGT to provide expert advice and operational support in all aspects of human resources. You’ll play a key role in embedding a culture aligned to our values while driving initiatives in workforce planning, employee relations, performance, and talent development.
This role will see you:
- Partner with leaders to understand workforce needs and develop HR solutions
- Provide guidance and manage complex employee relations, performance management and workplace investigation cases
- Support organisational development initiatives including training, engagement and culture programs
- Ensure HR practices are compliant with employment legislation and internal policies
- Keeping the business up to date and informed on legislative changes
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects across the People & Culture function
About you
- As an experienced HR professional, you will have proven experience in a HRBP or similar generalist HR role.
- Sound knowledge of Australian employment law, HR policies and best practices.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the business.
- A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and change management.
- Ongoing commitment to deliver strategy with a process improvement mindset.
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?
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 [email protected] or call 1300 634 863.
