career opportunities
âAt PCEC, weâre committed to building an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where every team member feels empowered to grow.â
âOur success is driven by the strength of our people and our shared focus on working together to deliver exceptional outcomes.â
– Kendra Naidoo, General Manager
general applications
At the end of any PCEC event, guests should feel as though they have been part of something special. Our team members work to achieve this goal by delivering welcoming hospitality, excellent food, warm service and seamless events.Â
Working at PCEC means joining Perthâs premier events venues, home to some of Perthâs most exclusive gala dinners and events, large-scale conferences, small boardroom meetings, corporate events, exciting exhibitions, and theatre performances. Each day offers something different.Â
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We are often looking for new people to join our team, please contact our recruitment team with your resume for any current opportunities
current vacancies
Explore our available career opportunities and apply online.
Assistant Retail Manager
About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team
Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealandâs essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.
Job Description
Our Retail Assistant Manager owns the execution of service on the floor, responsible for a team of Retail Duty Managers and Supervisors to ensure the delivery is seamless.  This is a hands-on, guest experience focused, leadership role, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations. The Retail Assistant Manager will be required to lead and train a team of casual staff to deliver on these objectives, whilst focusing on continual improvement for the department and its policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Ability to successfully manage multiple events and clients simultaneously within a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to delivering exceptional service standards and experience in delivering first class service to high profile corporate clientele.
- Experience in problem solving, plus excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organised with the ability to forward plan and prepare for upcoming requirements.
- Pro-active and solutions focused with a  strong understanding of departmental operations.
- Excellent professional grooming and presentation.
Qualifications
- A tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management or a related course is favoured.
- Hospitality and industry experience with a minimum of two yearsâ experience in a similar role.
- Strong operational experience is required.
- Background in live event operations, stadia operations or large volume, multi-outlet catering would be beneficial toward this position.
- Leadership experience within event operations.
- Full working rights in Australia.
- Unrestricted Approved Managerâs License (WA) is a pre-requisite for this role.
Casual Cafe Supervisor
About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team
Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealandâs essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Retail Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the hands-on, day-to-day running and supervision of the on-site CafÊ. You will be multi-skilled with the ability to lead your team, meet financial targets, adhere to company standards, as well as maintain a strong relationships with the clients.
Responsibilities
- Establishing and sustaining productive relationships with key client contacts
- Meeting financial and operational budgets
- Coordination, setup, delivery and breakdown of function services as required
- Ensuring high standards of food and beverage presentation
- Managing staffing requirements and rosters
- Ordering and replenishing stock
Qualifications
- Proven and successful background in retail sales
- A focus on providing excellent customer service and a passion for great food!
- Hands on strong coffee culture experience with Latte Art background, serving customers and maintaining site cleanliness
- Ability to multi task and work in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Impeccable grooming standards
- Strong knowledge of food handling and hygiene principles
- Computer literate
Casual Retail Catering & Events Services Manager
About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team
Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealandâs essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.
Job Description
The Retail Catering & Events Services Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and service of all retail food and beverage outlets within PCEC. To the highest possible PCEC standard, and where possible exceeds customer expectations.
This role demands a naturally energetic and flexible individual with a âCan-doâ attitude who is accustomed to working in a fast-paced events environment and has proven capacity to work well under pressure and to strict rolling timelines. The successful applicant will also require the capacity to deal effectively with multiple tasks and competing demands.
Responsibilities
- Organize the day-to-day operation of the food and beverage outlets, making sure each outlet is opened on time and staffed correctly
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues during retail operating hours quickly and professionally.
- Ensure the highest level of hygiene in all outlets and storage areas by ensuring cleaning schedules are being followed
- Monitor wastage and report monthly on food and beverage stock levels
Qualifications
- Proven experience in retail hospitality.
- Leadership experience within event operations, food and beverage outlets and cafes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Full working rights in Australia.
- Western Australia RSA and Unrestricted Approved Manager Qualification (willing to obtain if necessary, for the role).
- Formal qualifications in Event Management, Hospitality, or similar.
Hospitality Planning Manager
Responsibilities
- Highly organised with the ability to forward plan and prepare for upcoming requirements.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple events and clients simultaneously within a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to delivering exceptional service standards and experience in delivering first class service to high profile corporate clientele.
- Experience in problem solving, plus excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Pro-active and solutions focused with a strong understanding of departmental operations.
- Excellent professional grooming and presentation.
Qualifications
- A tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management or a related course is favoured.
- Hospitality and industry experience with a minimum of two yearsâ experience in a similar role.
- Strong operational experience is required.
- Background in 5-star hotel operations or large volume catering would be beneficial toward this position.
- Full working rights in Australia.
- Unrestricted Approved Managerâs License (WA) is a pre-requisite for this role.
PCEC - Casual Chef's - Pastry Kitchen
About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team
Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealandâs essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.
Job Description
We are looking for very passionate, creative Pastry Chefâs. This exciting opportunity will see the correct candidates work amongst a passionate culinary team where a large focus will be on development and further progression. A great attitude is required along with a creative flair.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and cooking a range of pastry items, using fresh local ingredients and working in all areas of the pastry or service kitchen, depending on the daily needs (breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, canapes, live cooking stations, conferences, gala events)
- Work with the senior kitchen team (Pastry Chef de Cuisine and pastry Chef de Partie) in preparation of various desserts, adhering to recipes and presentation standards
- Ensuring that all prepared items are correctly wrapped, labelled and stored
- Ensure that all guestsâ dietary requirements are understood and catered for
- Strictly maintain all food, health and hygiene standards daily
- Maintaining a clean and tidy work area
- Meeting tight deadlines in a busy work environment
Qualifications
- No Visa Sponsorship
- Chef â Certificate III, IV, or Diploma in Patisserie (SIT31016) or similar (TRA chef skills assessment)
- A minimum of 3 yearsâ experience as a Pastry Chef
- Experience in the conference and banqueting kitchen environment, any experience of working in a high-volume event will be of benefit (events range from 100pax â 2000pax)
- Experience in pastry and plated dessert in a conference and banquet kitchen
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Ability to work a variety of shifts and flexibility with hours
PCEC Casual Chefâs
About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team
Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealandâs essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.
Job Description
We are looking for very passionate, creative Chefâs. This exciting opportunity will see the correct candidates work amongst a passionate culinary team where a large focus will be on development and further progression. A great attitude is required along with a creative flair.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and cooking a range of dishes (hot, cold, plated and buffet), using fresh local ingredients and working in all areas of the production or service kitchen, depending on the daily needs
- Work with the senior kitchen team (Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef and Chef de Partie) in preparation of various modern Australian and international dishes, adhering to recipes and presentation standards
- Ensuring that all prepared items are correctly wrapped, labelled and stored
- Ensure that all guestsâ dietary requirements are understood and catered for
- Strictly maintain all food, health and hygiene standards daily
- Maintaining a clean and tidy work area
- Meeting tight deadlines in a busy work environment
Qualifications
- No Visa Sponsorship
- Chef â Certificate III, IV or Diploma in Commercial Cookery (SIT30813) or similar (TRA chef skills assessment)
- A minimum of 3 yearsâ experience as a Chef de Partie or above
- Experience in the conference and banquet kitchen environment, any experience of working in a high-volume event will be of benefit (events range from 100pax â 2000pax)
- Experience in modern Australian and international cuisine, with a proven ability to cook a wide variety of dishes in high volumes
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Ability to work a variety of shifts and flexibility with hours
- Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations
- Eager to learn, take on challenges, and handle constructive criticism with grace and positivity
Retail Food & Beverage Attendants
About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
Job Description
An exciting opportunity for experienced hospitality professionals to join the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) Retail Team. Â We are looking for exceptional individuals to work a diverse range of exhibitions, conferences, concerts and events.
Responsibilities
PCEC Retail Food and Beverage staff must ensure the highest standards of guest service and presentation creating the ‘sense of occasion’ for all of our patrons by delivering a great experience.
This role requires a naturally energetic and flexible individual who is accustomed to working in a fast paced environment and has proven capacity to work well under pressure and to strict time lines.
Qualifications
- The right to work in Australia
- Strong previous experience working as a cashier and food handler
- Must have a current RSA
- Good knowledge of food and beverage
- Great customer service and strong communication skills
- Barista experience
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PCEC has a rich history that we are incredibly proud of, and we believe our team should be just as proud of our accomplishments from the last 20 years.
