Maintenance and Facilities Manager

Minor Hotels Australasia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Exclusive Hotel Deals

Global Perks

Experiences

Banking and Insurance

Generous Leave

Wellness Boost

Job summary

Minor Hotels Australasia is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead our Adelaide property’s operations on a full-time basis. You will oversee maintenance, safety, vendor coordination and project support, ensuring compliance and efficiency across all building systems.

This role also involves team leadership, budget guidance, and contributing to sustainability initiatives, with occasional after-hours callouts.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance or facilities management experience, ideally within a hotel or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, compliance requirements and property maintenance best practices.
• Experience with painting, plastering, carpentry and general building repairs.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop team members.
• Demonstrated experience implementing preventative maintenance programs.
• Strong capability in contractor management, negotiation and vendor coordination.
• Sound MS Office skills (Excel, Word, reporting tools).
• A building qualification will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the preventative maintenance program to ensure building systems operate efficiently and safely.
• Provide hands-on support by carrying out repairs and maintenance as required across the property.
• Supervise and manage service areas including electrical, mechanical, pest control, cleaning, fire protection, security systems, hydraulics, and all approved contractor works.
• Oversee property maintenance tasks such as painting, plastering, carpentry and general building upkeep.
• Ensure strict compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and all regulatory requirements.
• Manage stock control, purchasing, supplier coordination and cost-efficient resource allocation.
• Prepare quotes, schedule works and manage Capital Expenditure (Capex) requests, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
• Support the Hotel Manager with recruitment, training and development of the Facilities team.
• Contribute to long‑term asset planning, sustainability projects and operational efficiency improvements.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Team leadership

Contractor management

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Education

Building qualification

Job description

Istay Precinct Adelaide are looking for an experienced and reliable Facilities Manager to lead our facilities operations on a full-time basis.
This role is essential in ensuring the smooth, compliant and efficient functioning of all building systems across the property. The successful candidate will oversee vendor coordination, risk and safety compliance, preventative maintenance, and support key projects including property upgrades and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and execute the preventative maintenance program to ensure building systems operate efficiently and safely.
• Provide hands-on support by carrying out repairs and maintenance as required across the property.
• Supervise and manage service areas including (but not limited to) electrical, mechanical, pest control, cleaning, fire protection, security systems, hydraulics, and all approved contractor works.
• Oversee property maintenance tasks such as painting, plastering, carpentry and general building upkeep.
• Ensure strict compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and all regulatory requirements.
• Manage stock control, purchasing, supplier coordination and cost-efficient resource allocation.
• Prepare quotes, schedule works and manage Capital Expenditure (Capex) requests, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
• Support the Hotel Manager with recruitment, training and development of the Facilities team.
• Contribute to long‑term asset planning, sustainability projects and operational efficiency improvements.

Shift Details (subject to change):

• Monday to Friday
• 7:30am start time (flexible for the right candidate)
• Occasional weekend or after‑hours callouts may be required on an ad‑hoc basis

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will require the following:

• Previous hands‑on Maintenance or Facilities Management experience, ideally within a hotel or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, compliance requirements and property maintenance best practices.
• Experience with painting, plastering, carpentry and general building repairs.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop team members.
• Demonstrated experience implementing preventative maintenance programs.
• Strong capability in contractor management, negotiation and vendor coordination.
• Sound MS Office skills (Excel, Word, reporting tools).
• A passion for delivering proactive, high-quality service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with professional presentation.
• A building qualification will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means, you'll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work‑life balance:

What We Offer:
* Career Growth: Learning and development programs to boost your career.
* Exclusive Hotel Deals: Up to 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
* Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
* Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
* Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
* Generous Leave: Parental and birthday leave.
* Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support.

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Minor Hotels is one of Australasia's largest accommodation providers, managing over 70 properties in the region and a global portfolio of 640 properties across more than 66 countries. Our brands, Anantara, Avani, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, and Tivoli, span six continents, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. Joining Minor means partnering with a diverse, expanding global organisation offering boundless opportunities to thrive and succeed.

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Wherever your adventure takes you, we’re there. Discover the world with Minor Hotels.

Minor Hotels is at the heart of the world's most exciting cities, nested on the world's most beautiful beaches, and hidden within the most remote jungle retreats. Let us show you the world, from seamless city stays to exclusive safari lodges and luxury resorts on private islands.

Savour world-class dining at our collection of Wolseley restaurants, or sip cocktails with trendy socialites at SEEN. Embrace holistic wellness through revitalising therapies, or embark on the journey of a lifetime by train, luxury cruise or private jet.

Wherever your adventure takes you, we’re there. Discover the world with Minor Hotels.

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