Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) Acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Narrm, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to Elders of all First Nations communities that visit MCEC.

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Ready to turn your passion for events and hospitality into a thriving career?

Join MCEC! Our people are the heartbeat of our vibrant community—curious, dedicated, and always brimming with innovative ideas. We thrive on collaboration, believing no challenge is too big when we work together. As an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice (2016-2020), we offer diverse career opportunities in event planning, operations, food and beverage, marketing, finance, IT, and more.

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Our values

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They guide our actions, decisions, and the way we connect to help everyone feel like they belong.

One team - Success comes from working and celebrating together.

Own it, do it well - Do your best and get better every time.

Respect - Respect each other and our customers.

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Benefits

Joining the MCEC team means enjoying a workplace designed with your needs in mind:

Flexible work: Options to work from home or work flexible hours based on your role type and responsibilities.

Exclusive perks: Enjoy discounts on parking, dry cleaning, childcare, and healthcare.

Parental leave: Benefit from 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

Special leave: Access various leave options, including paid parental, pet, volunteer, study, and more.

Career advancement: Advance your career with our learning and development programs.

Wellbeing focus: We care about your wellbeing with our Employee Assistance Program (free and confidential, short-term solution-focused counselling) and Healthy Day leave. 

Coffee and food savings: Get discounts for your caffeine fix and delicious menu options at our cafes.

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Inclusion and diversity

MCEC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity fosters innovation, creativity and helps create stronger teams.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability, sexuality, religion, neurodiversity, education levels and many other aspects of an individual’s identity and lived experience.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and succeed. If you require adjustments or accommodations during the application and interview process, we will be happy to help.

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Sustainability matters

Learn about our sustainability efforts. We're working to reduce our impact on the environment, cut down on food waste, and support our communities. See how we help our customers make their events more sustainable and explore our venue's eco-friendly features.

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Our impact

We're committed to making a positive impact on everyone connected to our venue and the wider community. Explore our commitments to reducing our carbon footprint, fostering inclusion and accessibility at our venue, recognising Traditional Owners, and much more.

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Now and beyond

Get a glimpse into our strategic vision and the direction of our business. Our company's 2025-27 strategy looks at a three-year horizon as Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust (MCET) prepares to become a dual-site operator.

Explore more in our 2025-27 Business Strategy

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Introducing MCEC Digital Event Manager and world-class virtual events engineer Mark Higgins.

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MCEC Events Experts: Matthew Dix, Lighting Specialist

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