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Chief Engineer

Surfers Paradise, QLD, auFull-time2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Lead the Engineering Department to maintain hotel facilities, infrastructure, and assets to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Role type

Senior IC facilities management leader (hotel)

Builds

Safe, efficient, and well-maintained hotel environment for guests and staff

Domain

Hospitality + Building Services

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Trade qualification in Electrical/Mechanical/Refrigeration/Plumbing/Building Services, leadership in hotel engineering, asset management, Australian WH&S compliance, budget management, capital project management, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Hospitality industry experience, Building Management Systems (BMS) experience, Project Management qualifications, Fire Safety Adviser certification, Pool Plant Operator certification, First Aid and CPR certification

Responsibilities

Lead and manage day-to-day operation of the Engineering Department, develop and execute preventative maintenance programs, ensure compliance with WH&S and fire safety requirements, oversee maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, BMS, kitchen/laundry, guest rooms, and recreational facilities, manage maintenance budgets and capital expenditure projects, lead sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives, manage contractors and suppliers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC