Luxury Hotel Maintenance & Facilities Manager

1 Hotel Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Designed by Nature

Health & Wellness events

Team Member Recognition programs

50% Discount on Food & Beverage

Team member rates for hotel stays

Additional leave entitlements

SH University online learning platform

Job summary

1 Hotel Melbourne is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the upkeep of the hotel, grounds, and connected apartments. You will work with the Director of Engineering to ensure safety, security, and a welcoming environment for guests and team members.

This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on problem solving, requiring a proactive mindset and a passion for spaces that look and function brilliantly in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury hotel facilities management.
• Budget forecasting and expenditure management.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance of hotel, grounds, and associated apartments.
• Oversee safety compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Manage emergency response and asset protection.
• Collaborate with Director of Engineering to optimize operations.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget forecasting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Technical knowledge

Education

Trade or engineering background

Job description

At 1 Hotel Melbourne, we believe that extraordinary spaces create extraordinary experiences. As Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in bringing that vision to life, partnering with the Director of Engineering to ensure our hotel, grounds, physical plant, and associated apartments are impeccably maintained, safe, secure, and always welcoming.

This is an opportunity to lead with purpose in a dynamic luxury environment, supporting the delivery of products and services that not only meet but exceed the expectations of our guests, residents, owners, and team members. You will help shape and implement strategies that protect the asset, elevate the guest experience, and support strong operational and financial performance.

You will also champion compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements, while leading the emergency response function for facility-related matters. As part of a smaller team, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on, with the confidence to step in, solve problems, and lead by example.

We’re looking for someone with a trade or engineering background, strong technical knowledge, and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset. Just as important is a genuine can-do attitude and a passion for creating spaces that feel as good as they function.

About You...

• Previous experience in a quality-led, luxury environment, with hotel experience highly regarded
• Strong understanding of facilities management and building and technical services operations
• Exposure to risk management strategies and resource planning
• Experience managing budget forecasts and expenditure across both operational and capital budgets
• Clear and concise communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving capability
• Sound practical knowledge of relevant building codes, compliance requirements, and regulations

If you’re an experienced and savvy maintenance expert, and think this sounds like a role for you, please reach out and apply now.

About us…

Our culture is caring and thoughtful, and we deliver good-natured and informed service, perfectly executed to evoke a sense of fulfilment and well-being. As a part of our team, you can look forward to activities and benefits such as;

• ‘Designed by Nature’ work environment.
• Regular Health & Wellness events.
• Team Member Recognition programs.
• 50% Discount on all Food & Beverage outlets
• Team member rates for hotel stays.
• Additional leave entitlements.
• SH University - Offers team members a chance to grow and flourish through our exclusive online learning educational platform.

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