First Nations Employment Partnerships and Pathways Manager (Identified)

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to help shape First Nations employment outcomes on a national scale while working closely with employers, apprentices and communities.

Based in Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney, and reporting to the National Operations Manager, you'll build trusted partnerships with employers, First Nations communities and training providers to create meaningful apprenticeship opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Combining business development with relationship management and culturally responsive support, you'll help connect people with long-term careers while growing MEGT's Group Training network.

In this role, you will:

• Develop employer partnerships that create apprenticeship and employment opportunities for First Nations people.
• Build trusted partnerships with First Nations communities, employers, government agencies, education providers and industry stakeholders.
• Source, recruit and reverse market First Nations candidates into apprenticeship and employment opportunities.
• Grow MEGT's Group Training model through networking, presentations and targeted business development activities.
• Provide culturally appropriate mentoring and ongoing support to apprentices, trainees and host employers.
• Coordinate with RTOs and ensure recruitment, compliance, WHS and documentation requirements are met.
• Contribute to tender submissions and support First Nations employment initiatives and programs.

About you

You're someone who builds trust quickly and enjoys bringing people together. Whether you're working with employers, community or apprentices, you're motivated by creating opportunities that make a real difference. You understand how to balance commercial outcomes with genuine relationships and long-term success.

You'll bring:

• Experience in business development, employer engagement, recruitment, Group Training or the VET sector.
• Strong relationship management and networking skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across employers, community organisations, government and education providers.
• Experience working with First Nations communities and applying culturally responsive engagement practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence and build lasting relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a target-driven environment.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to undertake interstate travel.

This is an identified position and is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity is a genuine occupational requirement for this role.

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
• $500 My Benefits voucher referral bonus
• 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)
• Professional development & study support
• 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. 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_hidden*** or call 1300 634 863.