Job seekers and retailers connect at Mandurah Forum’s final fair | Photos

Mandurah Forum worked with retailers to host the event on Tuesday evening, creating about 160 opportunities for the local community. 

The event gave people an opportunity to connect with employers face-to-face and apply for available job opportunities. 

After ‘desperate, distressing’ scenes at the centre’s last jobs fair, organisers decided to create three location throughout the centre to cater for a larger number of job seekers. 

It is estimated upon completion the new centre will have created a minimum of 700 ongoing retail, hospitality and service jobs.

With approximately 160 jobs available across 22 businesses, of which approximately 100 roles are within the Food & Beverage industry, over 1,500 “meet and greets” took place between enthusiastic job seekers and retailers at yesterday’s Jobs Fair, ensuring that everyone who came to meet potential employers, were able to.

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Mandurah Forum Centre Manager Jacqueline McKenzie said she was impressed by the level of preparation the job seekers had undertaken before meeting with their retailers of choice. 

“I was thrilled to see the job seekers treating the jobs fair like an interview by coming prepared with their resumes, researching the skills and experience required for the job and having questions ready for the retailers they were hoping to apply for employment with,” Ms McKenzie said. 

“I am very excited to welcome a diverse range of people and skills to the team of retailers at Mandurah Forum in the coming months as we approach the grand opening.”

Full time, part-time and casual opportunities in hospitality, fashion, services and general retail roles were available at the Jobs Fair.

Over 600 “meet and greets” took place in the fashion, services and general retail area which retailers including Forever New, Universal Store and Skechers were looking to match their vacancies with attending job seekers.

West Australian and South Australia area manager for Universal Store Nicole Cowley thanked Mandurah Forum for the effort they put into hosting the event and ensuring as many potential candidates around the Mandurah area had the opportunity to meet with potential employees. 

“The jobs fair meant that Universal Store was able to interview a vast range of applicants that were suited to the jobs we have available in the opening of our new store. 

“We had a very enjoyable and productive time at the event yesterday.”

Ribs and Burgers, Zambrero and Wild Sea Australian Seafood shared in approximately 100 roles available within the Food & Beverage area which saw over 650 “meet and greets” with enthusiastic job seekers.

WA state manager for Ribs and Burgers Laurie Thorpe said the business was all about supporting the local community and providing opportunities for people of all skills levels within our organisation. 

“Our Ribs and Burgers presence at the jobs fair created a platform to engage with the community face to face and with people eager to work and grow within our company.”

These new retailers and hospitality operators will open their doors in the final stage of Mandurah Forum’s $350 million redevelopment which will be unveiled in the coming months.