Join our team!

Join the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), home to some of Australia's largest and most iconic events. Be part of a team of 500 people creating memorable experiences across conferences, exhibitions, meetings, cocktail functions, and gala events.

About the role

We're seeking experienced hospitality professionals to join our Catering team. You'll deliver premium food and beverage service, support event operations before, during and after service, and help create exceptional guest experiences across a diverse range of world-class events.

About you

You are reliable, professional, customer-focused, and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment. You have hospitality experience, a positive attitude, and a passion for delivering excellent service.

Essential Attributes:

- Minimum 18 years of age

- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate for Victoria

- Valid Australian working rights

- Ability to confidently carry 3 plates and transparent up to 5

- Availability across a 7-day roster, including weekends

- Able to be on your feet for long periods of time

- Strong presentation and grooming standards

- Excellent customer service skills

- Ability to assist with event setup and pack-down

- Physical fitness to work across a large venue and move equipment when required

Desirable:

- Food allergen and dietary knowledge

- Gala lunch and dinner service experience

- Event setup and pack down experience

- Bar tending/cocktail experience

- Food Handling Certificate

- Barista experience

- Experience in a large entertainment,



hospitality or event venue

Interviews & Training

Group 1

- Interview: Monday, 7 September

- Induction: Monday, 21 September

- Stand Up / Sit Down Training: Tuesday, 22 September

Group 2

- Interview: Tuesday, 8 September

- Induction: Wednesday, 23 September

- Stand Up / Sit Down Training: Thursday, 24 September

Please note: You must be available to attend the interview, induction, and training dates assigned to your group. These dates are fixed and cannot be changed.

Shift times may include:

- Early morning shifts possibly starting from 5.30am (including breakfast events)

- Afternoon, evening and late-night shifts (including cocktail functions and gala dinners) finishing in the early hours of the morning.

- Having availability across both weekdays and weekends is required.

Please note: We cannot guarantee an allergen-free workplace environment.

Our culture

We are a values-driven team that succeeds through collaboration, mutual support, and celebrating achievements together. We strive for continuous improvement, encourage each other to do our best, and always lead with respect for our colleagues, customers, and the work we do.

What's for you?





- Uniform provided and cleaned on-site

- Free breakfast and subsidised lunches on week days only

- Exclusive discounts: Parking, food, childcare, healthcare and many more

- Keep cup incentive deal: Coffee savings at MCEC Cafes

- Wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and immediate family

- Diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace
- The opportunity to work at one of Australia's leading event venues

Your development

We are committed to helping our people learn, grow, and develop through ongoing learning and development opportunities.

What is VCET?

The Victorian Convention and Exhibition Trust (VCET) manages and operates the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre.

Through strategic leadership and operational oversight, VCET delivers world-class events and experiences while championing innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Its work is instrumental in strengthening Victoria's reputation as a leading destination for conferences, exhibitions, and major events.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate our venues in Naarm and Djilang; the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Wadawurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations. We pay our respects to Elders of all First Nations communities and seek to honour the long-standing tradition of building community and exchanging ideas on these lands.

📌 Food & Beverage Attendant - Catering (Docklands)
🏢 Melbourne Convention u0026 Exhibition Centre
📍 Docklands