Facilities Manager for EH

Mygration Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd, on behalf of a luxury Brisbane hotel, seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee the preservation and continuous operation of a premier property. You will manage maintenance across MEP, life safety, and building fabric, ensuring peak performance and guest comfort.

You will lead strategic asset management, budgeting, WHS compliance, and a technical team, collaborating with department heads to maintain five-star standards and asset value.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury hotel or five-star service environments.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and WHS legislation.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting and capital expenditure management.
• Excellent leadership and communication with technical teams and other departments.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on approach in a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage a proactive preventative maintenance program for MEP, life safety, and fabric.
• Lead long-term capital projects and renovations, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Prepare and manage annual facilities operating and capex budgets with cost-control measures.
• Oversee daily plant operations (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.) to maintain five-star standards.
• Lead and mentor maintenance teams, ensure WHS compliance and contractor management.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

WHS compliance

Contractor management

Facilities management

Education

Engineering or Building Management qualification

Job description

Locations: South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
Full-Time: Immediate start
Reports to: Manager
Job Title: Facilities Manager
Salary range: $79,500 - $90,000 + Superannuation - depending on skill level
Job Closure date 30 days

About Our Client

Our client is an iconic luxury hotel, celebrated as a dynamic and sophisticated destination that seamlessly blends modern architectural design with world-class hospitality. This vibrant precinct is more than just a hotel; it is a hub of luxury accommodation, exclusive retail, and award-winning dining and entertainment. Renowned for creating immersive and flawless guest experiences, our client is committed to maintaining an environment of unparalleled quality, comfort, and aesthetic appeal.

About the Role

On behalf of our client, we are recruiting for a Facilities Manager to assume full responsibility for the preservation and continuous operation of their prestigious property. This is a pivotal leadership role where technical expertise meets a passion for impeccable standards. You will be tasked with ensuring that every aspect of the hotel’s infrastructure—from the guest rooms and back-of-house areas to the building’s iconic façade and advanced systems—operates at peak performance. Your work will be integral to protecting the asset’s value and, most importantly, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and uninterrupted experience for guests and staff.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Strategic Asset Management & Planning

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive, proactive preventative maintenance schedule for the entire hotel precinct, encompassing MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems, life safety systems, and building fabric.
• Lead the strategic planning and execution of long-term capital improvement projects, renovations, and refurbishments, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to hotel operations.
• Prepare and meticulously manage the annual facilities operating and capital budgets, conducting detailed cost analysis and implementing cost-control measures without compromising on quality or safety.

Operational Excellence & Guest Experience

• Oversee the daily operations of the hotel’s physical plant, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other critical building systems, to ensure a consistently perfect environment for guests and staff.
• Manage a prompt and efficient system for responding to and resolving maintenance requests, prioritizing those that impact the guest experience directly.
• Conduct regular and detailed inspections of all public areas, guest suites, and back-of-house facilities to identify and address issues related to wear and tear, ensuring the property always reflects a five-star standard of presentation.

Leadership, Compliance & Safety

• Lead, mentor, and schedule a skilled team of maintenance technicians and tradespeople, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional service.
• Serve as the hotel’s primary expert on Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) compliance, ensuring all practices, contractor management, and documentation adhere to the highest standards of statutory and company policy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring all work performed on-site meets the hotel’s rigorous quality and safety requirements.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Proven experience as a Facilities Manager, Chief Engineer, or in a similar senior technical management role within a luxury hotel, high-end residential complex, or a comparable five-star service environment.
• A strong qualification in Engineering, Building Management, or a related trade field, combined with comprehensive knowledge of building codes, WHS legislation, and statutory compliance.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and managing significant operational and capital expenditures.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage, develop, and inspire a technical team and collaborate effectively with other department heads.
• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of prioritizing a complex workload in a fast-paced, 24/7 operation.
• A genuine passion for upholding the highest standards of quality and a commitment to supporting a world-class guest experience from an operational and technical standpoint.

Please note: All applications are confidential. We are acting as the exclusive recruitment agent for this role, and our client's identity will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.