Assistant Manager Engineering (Pre-Opening)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, operating Andaz Gold Coast, seeks an Assistant Manager – Engineering for the pre-opening phase. You will lead and support daily operations, maintenance and presentation of the hotel, guiding the engineering team across shifts to ensure reliability and guest comfort.

Ideal candidates bring hotel engineering or building services experience, leadership skills and a practical, safety-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel engineering, facilities or building services.
• Experience leading or supervising a team.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance and building operations.
• Clear communication and excellent organisation.
• Interest in hospitality and guest experience.
• Must already have ongoing and current working rights for Australia.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager with daily operations, maintenance and preventative maintenance programs.
• Lead and guide the Engineering team across shifts.
• Coordinate repairs, inspections and contractor activities.
• Respond promptly to guest and operational requests.
• Monitor building services, plant equipment and hotel systems.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and maintenance schedules.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Work closely with every department to keep the hotel running beautifully.

Skills

Hotel engineering

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Building operations

Communication

Organisational skills

Safety compliance

Technical qualifications

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Assistant Manager Engineering (Pre-Opening)

Andaz Andaz Gold Coast AU - QL - Gold Coast

Engineering/Facility Maintenance

Entry Level Manager

Full-time

Local

Summary

Assistant Manager – Engineering

At Andaz Gold Coast, we see the details others miss. From the quiet hum of a perfectly working room to the smooth rhythm behind every guest experience, our Engineering colleagues help bring the hotel to life.

We’re looking for an Assistant Manager – Engineering to support the day‑to‑day operation, maintenance and presentation of our hotel. You’ll lead with calm confidence, solve problems before they become disruptions and help create an environment where guests and colleagues feel comfortable, safe and well cared for.

What you’ll do

• Support the Engineering Manager with daily operations, maintenance and preventative maintenance programs
• Lead and guide the Engineering team across shifts
• Coordinate repairs, inspections and contractor activities
• Respond promptly to guest and operational requests
• Monitor building services, plant equipment and hotel systems
• Maintain accurate records, reports and maintenance schedules
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Work closely with every department to keep the hotel running beautifully

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in hotel engineering, facilities or building services
• Experience leading or supervising a team
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance and building operations
• A practical, solutions-focused approach
• Clear communication and excellent organisation
• The ability to remain composed and responsive in a fast‑paced environment
• Relevant technical qualifications or trade background
• A genuine interest in hospitality and the guest experience
• Must already have ongoing and current working rights for Australia

Why Andaz Gold Coast?

Join a hotel shaped by ocean light, local makers and a sense of discovery. You’ll work with curious, creative colleagues who care about how a place feels, functions and comes to life.

We offer opportunities to grow within Hyatt, meaningful colleague benefits and the chance to be part of something distinctive on the Gold Coast.

If you’re hands‑on, thoughtful and ready to make a visible difference every day, we’d love to meet you.