Chief Engineer/ Maintenance and Facilities Manager

The Playford Hotel; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Playford Adelaide – MGallery, a 5‑star boutique luxury hotel on North Terrace, seeks a permanent Chief Engineer/Facilities and Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team and ensure safe, efficient operations across electrical, mechanical, HVAC and related systems.

You will manage day‑to‑day engineering activities, oversee the Maintenance Request System and drive improvements in reliability and guest experience, while partnering with all departments on risk management and safety.

Qualifications

• Lead the hotel’s engineering and maintenance operations to ensure safety, reliability and efficiency.
• Oversee day‑to‑day maintenance activities and the Maintenance Request System.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of engineering and maintenance at The Playford Adelaide – MGallery.
• Oversee maintenance priorities and ensure operational requirements are met.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical solutions.
• Ensure risk management and WHSE compliance across the property, guests and colleagues.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Engineering management

Risk management

WHSE compliance

Facilities operations

Job description

Chief Engineer/ Maintenance and Facilities Manager

The Playford Adelaide – MGallery is a 5-star boutique luxury hotel located on North Terrace, where timeless Art Nouveau elegance meets modern indulgence. Our recent accolades include “Best Boutique Hotel in Australia” HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence" in 2025 and in 2026 our Luma Restaurant was awarded "Two Chef Hats” in The Australian Good Food Guide.

We are now seeking a permanent Chief Engineer/Facilities and Maintenance Manager to lead our highly experienced maintenance team.

The role:

As Chief Engineer, you will lead all aspects of the Hotel’s engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring the Property, facilities, plant and equipment are maintained to an optimal, safe and efficient standard.

Your responsibilities will encompass all interior and exterior areas, including electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, cooling and ventilation systems, as well as structural maintenance, landscaping, car parks and other facilities and equipment essential to the effective operation of the Hotel.

In a hands‑on operational environment, you will oversee the day‑to‑day activities of the Engineering team, ensuring maintenance priorities are effectively managed and operational requirements are met.

You will manage and oversee the Maintenance Request System, regularly analysing recurring guest and Property issues, response and completion times, and maintenance trends. You will identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical solutions to enhance efficiency, reliability and the overall guest experience.

Working closely with all Operational Departments, the Chief Engineer will also provide leadership and direction across risk management and WHSE, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for the Property, our guests and colleagues.

What's in it for you?

Join the nationally award winning "Best Boutique Hotel in Australia"

Prime CBD location with beautifully appointed rooms, award-winning dining, and exceptional event spaces.

Employee benefit card offering heavily discounted accommodation rates and food and beverage at Accor properties worldwide

The Playford Hotel - LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ADELAIDE’S CULTURAL PRECINCT

Spoil yourself with a stay at Australia’s most awarded boutique hotel. Luxury accommodation, award-winning cuisine and a buzzing social milieu await while you explore all that Adelaide’s arts, cultural and entertainment precinct

has to offer.

Across the globe, there are hotels that possess an exquisite quality and allure. Together, these hotels form a collection of incomparable properties unlike any other. Curiosity compels the discovery of their individual presence. True soul arises from the history of these hotels or from the captivating stories of all those who have stayed there before; artists, icons and personalities alike.

The Playford hotel is an elegant, boutique 5 star hotel located on Adelaide’s vibrant North Terrace. We are an organic and continually evolving Art Nouveau property with an eclectic feel, individually appointed rooms and award‑winning cuisine. Every guest at The Playford is treated to a truly luxurious experience unlike any other in Adelaide.

The Playford is more than just a standard hotel offering. Providing the perfect blend of classical style and contemporary luxury, a unique Art Nouveau ambience flows through each of the 182 beautifully appointed rooms. From the sweeping grand staircase to the gold leaf walls, the first floor function room setting offers the perfect backdrop for accommodation as well as fairytale weddings and unforgettable events.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

The Playford Hotel - LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ADELAIDE’S CULTURAL PRECINCT

Spoil yourself with a stay at Australia’s most awarded boutique hotel. Luxury accommodation, award‑winning cuisine and a buzzing social milieu await while you explore all that Adelaide’s arts, cultural and entertainment precinct

has to offer.

Across the globe, there are hotels that possess an exquisite quality and allure. Together, these hotels form a collection of incomparable properties unlike any other. Curiosity compels the discovery of their individual presence. True soul arises from the history of these hotels or from the captivating stories of all those who have stayed there before; artists, icons and personalities alike.

The Playford hotel is an elegant, boutique 5 star hotel located on Adelaide’s vibrant North Terrace. We are an organic and continually evolving Art Nouveau property with an eclectic feel, individually appointed rooms and award‑winning cuisine. Every guest at The Playford is treated to a truly luxurious experience unlike any other in Adelaide.

The Playford is more than just a standard hotel offering. Providing the perfect blend of classical style and contemporary luxury, a unique Art Nouveau ambience flows through each of the 182 beautifully appointed rooms. From the sweeping grand staircase to the gold leaf walls, the first floor function room setting offers the perfect backdrop for accommodation as well as fairytale weddings and unforgettable events.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

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