Recognised as a premier facility for conventions, meetings and exhibitions, the MCEC is innovative, creative and highly awarded. The MCEC has an exciting future ahead with the new Melbourne Convention Centre due to open for business in 2009. This will make the MCEC Australia’s largest combined exhibition and convention centre.
With such a large and diversified business, the MCEC continually seeks people committed to delivering a range of services and support to our clients and their events. Each team member plays a part in making sure the client receives the highest level of service.
All MCEC staff are trained to be specialists in their field. There is an extensive induction process for anyone new to our business with ongoing training provided. A stringent Occupational Health and Safety regime is in place to ensure all staff work in a safe and healthy environment.
The MCEC is an equal opportunity employer, promoting a diverse workgroup which makes for a fun and interesting environment and an ability to understand the varying needs of our national and international clients. There are approximately 100 full time and up to 400 casual staff, across a wide range of departments and job roles.
The MCEC workplace is modern and spacious, with state-of-the-art technology and equipment.
The MCEC searches for people who are:
- Passionate about customer service
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Team players
- Willing to learn
- Clear and concise communicators
- Impeccably groomed
- Flexible to work across the 7 day week
- Understanding and accepting of diversity
- 18 years of age or over, due to liquor licensing laws
- Australian citizens or permanent residents
Benefits of working at the MCEC include:
- Being part of a world class venue
- Fully supplied uniform and laundering for casual staff
- Thorough induction program
- Training and development opportunities for the acquisition of broader hospitality skills
- Recognition for exceptional levels of service
- Opportunity to make friends with like minded individuals in a diverse environment
- Opportunity to participate in social activities
To apply please register your details
- Complete the profile page
- Attach your resume and supporting documentation
- Track and manage the status of your application
If there is not a position of interest now, you can still register and set up email alerts to be automatically advised when a vacancy is posted that matches your profile.
Please click here to view current vacancies.
Enquiries can be directed to the Human Resources department by emailing jobs@mcec.com.au or telephone (61 3) 9235 8032.
Department Profiles
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Business Development
The Business Development team research and liaise within their networks gathering information to develop leads for future national and international events. The team introduced the Club Melbourne Ambassadors Program initiative which invites leaders of industry to join and share their knowledge and contacts to assist in further development of business leads.
- Business Development Manager
- Research Manager
- Administrative Assistant
- Research Assistant
Cashiering
The Cashiering team handle all the cash in the business. The team have electronic Point of Sale, operated by our cashiers in the cafés, tickets boxes and kiosk outlets where cashiers take payment for all the food and beverage purchased and tickets into the exhibitions.
- Cashiering Manager
- Assistant Cashiering Manager
- Cashiers (Casual)
Event Planning
The Event Planning team work closely with MCEC clients to coordinate the details for each event. Event requirements are entered and recorded in to the Event Business Management System. The team then communicate with the internal departments to make sure each event is delivered to the highest standards.
- Event Planning Manager
- Event Planners
- Administrative Assistant(s)
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities Maintenance ensure that the heating, cooling and lighting in the MCEC buildings are functioning efficiently.
- Facilities Maintenance Manager
- Planned Works Coordinator
- Corrective Works Coordinator
- Trades Assistants (Full Time and Casual)
- Administrative Assistant
Finance and Administration
Finance and Administration manages the MCEC expenses and payments, reconciles the accounts, processes month-end and ensures the business complies with its legal obligations.
- Accountant
- Assistant Accountant
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Clerk
The Purchasing team record and track our assets, ensure the MCEC always purchase at the right price and all our suppliers deliver their best products on time.
- Purchasing Manager
- Purchasing Assistant
The Quality Assurance team ensure internal and external documentation is up to date and of a high standard. They also ensure the MCEC is compliant to the Quality, HACCP and SafetyMAP certifications.
Our receptionists make sure all the telephone calls are answered promptly and professionally and forwarded to the right person. They meet and greet visitors and organise the couriers.
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Quality Assurance Coordinator
- Administrative Assistant
- Receptionist(s) (part time)
Information Technology roll out the latest technology to MCEC staff and clients and then maintain the infrastructure to ensure it performs to its maximum. The team are highly experienced in their fields of expertise and are a core element of the MCEC business.
- IT Manager
- Analyst Programmer
- Systems Administrator
- Application Analyst (EBMS)
- Network Administrator
- IT Support
Food and Beverage
Catering Services ensure rooms and space are setup as per the client’s instructions. The team deliver all the food and beverage on the day and are the contact for the client during their event.
- Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
- Food and Beverage Services Managers
- Floor Captains (Casual)
- Food and Beverage Attendants (Casual)
The Kitchen team work in a large, innovative kitchen with the best equipment available to prepare and produce fantastic award-winning food. In each of the three kitchen sections - sauce, cold larder and pastry - qualified chefs are supported by a highly skilled team of pantry hands.
- Chef de Cuisine
- Sous Chefs
- Apprentice Chefs
- Pantry Hands (Casual)
- Purchasing Receiver (Casual)
Public Catering run our kiosk outlets in the Exhibition Centre, preparing food and supplying drinks for visitors to the public and industry exhibitions. Kiosk Runners make sure each of the outlets are stocked with food and drinks prior to opening and keep the stock levels up during the event. It is a busy and fast-paced environment.
- Public Catering Manager
- Assistant Public Catering Manager
- Team Leaders (Casual)
- Public Catering Attendants (Casual)
- Public Catering Runners (Casual)
The Resource Planning Team are responsible for allocating shifts to our casual staff.
- Resource Planning Manager
- Resource Planning Coordinator
Stewarding make sure all our crockery, cutlery and glassware is cleaned and stored properly. They work closely with the kitchen team to move servery equipment around the business and assist to plate up food when we cater for large numbers.
- Stewarding Manager
- Assistant Stewarding Manager
- Team Leaders (Casual)
- Stewards (Casual)
Housekeeping
The Customer Service team greet you from the front desks located at each Centre. They can direct visitors and our clients to the right location for their event.
The Uniform Room Attendants make sure our staff our supplied with laundered and ironed uniforms at the start of every shift. They maintain the uniform rooms and coordinate repairs and replacements when needed.
- Housekeeping Manager
- Customer Service Attendants (Casual)
- Uniform Room Attendants (Casual)
Human Resources
The Human Resources team are responsible for recruiting the right people to the right jobs and maintaining the payroll system. The team ensure all staff receive the training necessary to undertake their job safely and correctly.
- Human Resources Advisor
- Payroll/HR Systems Administrator
- Administrative Assistant
Loading Dock
The loading dock team are responsible for the movement of client items being delivered for events. They control traffic movement in the loading dock areas and operate forklifts.
- Loading Dock Managers
- Loading Dock Coordinator
- Forklift Operators (Casual)
Marketing Department
Marketing are responsible for promoting the business across the globe, through a variety of mediums, to ensure we remain at the forefront of our industry. The team write all internal and external communication, ensuring the market receives up to date information about the MCEC.
- Communications Manager
- Communications Coordinator
- Administrative Assistant
Safety
The Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring all MCEC staff work in a safe and healthy environment. The Exhibition Halls can be a high risk area which is why the MCEC has stringent plans in place to protect all contractors, staff, visitors and clients.
Sales Department
The Sales team work in the areas of national associations, conventions, exhibitions and events. Sales are responsible for turning a sales lead into a confirmed booking, coordinating the documented agreements and booking the space.
- Sales Managers
- Sales Coordinators
- Reservations Manager
- Reservations Coordinator
- Sales Administrator
Technical Services
Any audio and visual requirements are setup and operated by this team. They make sure the lighting, sound and vision work perfectly for each event.
- Technical Services Manager
- Client Services Managers
- Technical Services Coordinators
- Technicians (Casual)
- Administrative Assistant