Hotel Facilities & Maintenance Manager

AustraliaVisas; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 85.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Visa sponsorship available

Generous annual leave 20–28 days

Healthcare benefits

Accommodation provided

Staff meals and discounts

Descripción de la vacante

AustraliaVisas in Melbourne seeks a Hotel Facilities & Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance and engineering team across properties. You will oversee preventative and reactive maintenance, manage budgets and contractors, and ensure compliance with building, fire, and WHS standards while protecting the guest experience.

You willcoordinate with operations to minimise disruption, drive energy efficiency, and provide regular performance reports to the General Manager.

Formación

• Trade qualification or degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years in facilities or maintenance with supervisory experience.
• Hotel or commercial property experience is highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate facilities and projects to meet schedules, budgets and quality standards.
• Oversee reactive maintenance prioritising guest safety and operations.
• Plan and control the facilities budget including CAPEX and cost-saving initiatives.
• Select and manage external contractors and service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, fire safety, essential services and inspections.
• Oversee CCTV, access control, networking, fire and power systems maintenance.
• Coordinate refurbishment and minor capital works with minimal guest disruption.
• Monitor energy usage and drive sustainability improvements.
• Report maintenance performance, costs and upcoming works to General Manager.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

WHS compliance Victoria

Budget management

Communication

Contract negotiation

Educación

Trade qualification in electrical, mechanical, plumbing or building services

Degree/Diploma in Facilities Management or Engineering

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Maintenance management systems

Descripción del empleo

The Hotel Facilities & Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the overall management of building services, maintenance, and facilities across properties. This role leads the maintenance and engineering team, oversees preventative and reactive maintenance programs, manages contractors and budgets, and ensures compliance with building, fire, and WHS requirements, while protecting the guest experience and extending the life of the company's assets.

Responsibilities

Coordinate hotel facilities and infrastructure projects, ensuring that maintenance and improvement work is completed according to approved schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
Oversee reactive maintenance, prioritizing jobs that affect guest safety, comfort, and operations, and ensuring timely resolution.
Plan, manage, and control the facilities and maintenance budget, including capital expenditure and cost-saving initiatives.
Select, engage, and manage external contractors and suppliers, negotiating quotes, contracts, and service agreements.
Ensure compliance with building codes, fire safety, essential services, and all statutory inspections and certifications.
Oversee the operation and maintenance coordination of CCTV surveillance, electronic access control, networking infrastructure, fire safety systems, power systems, and other building technologies.
Conduct facility assessments and coordinate inspections to identify maintenance requirements, equipment issues, security risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
Plan and coordinate refurbishment and minor capital works with minimal disruption to guests.
Monitor energy and utility usage and drive sustainability and efficiency improvements.
Work closely with housekeeping, front office, and operations to coordinate room availability and guest-impacting works.
Prepare regular reports for the General Manager on maintenance performance, costs, compliance, and upcoming works.

Required Qualifications

Trade qualification (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or building services) or a degree/diploma in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5-7 years' experience in facilities or maintenance, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role; hotel or commercial property experience is highly regarded.

Required Skills

Proven ability to lead and motivate a technical team and manage contractors.
Sound understanding of Australian building compliance and WHS obligations in Victoria.
Experience managing budgets, quotes, and contracts.
Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with maintenance management systems is an advantage.
Excellent communication skills and a professional, guest-focused approach.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 5-7 years' experience in facilities or maintenance, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role; hotel or commercial property experience is highly regarded.

• Competitive salary of AUD $85,000–$115,000 per annum, commensurate with skills, qualifications and relevant experience. The salary package is negotiable for highly experienced and exceptional candidates.
• Visa sponsorship available for the successful candidate, subject to eligibility and applicable Australian visa requirements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 20–28 days, supporting a healthy work-life balance and providing employees with valuable time to recharge.
• Healthcare and health insurance benefits, supporting the health and wellbeing of our team members, subject to applicable employment terms and eligibility.
• Accommodation provided for the successful candidate.
• The opportunity to join a growing, guest-focused hospitality brand in the vibrant and beautiful suburb of St Kilda, Melbourne.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that values quality, genuine hospitality, teamwork and craftsmanship.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development opportunities to support your professional growth and progression within the hospitality industry.
• Staff meals and applicable discounts on accommodation, stays and other services.