Maintenance & Building Manager

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Minor Hotels Australasia is seeking an experienced Maintenance & Building Manager to lead engineering, maintenance and facilities for a Brisbane Northside property. This hands-on leadership role blends strategic planning with daily operations, directing a maintenance team and external contractors, delivering a preventative maintenance program and managing budgets and capital works while ensuring Queensland compliance and WHS. You’ll oversee HVAC, lifts, pools and building systems, maintain the CMMS, attend Body Corporate meetings and provide timely reporting, with after-hours support for emergencies and a focus on energy and water efficiency. To apply, demonstrate 3+ years in hotel, strata or commercial facilities, CMMS proficiency, a relevant trade qualification if available, driver license and Australian working rights, plus evidence of stakeholder and budget management in your resume and cover letter.

Company Description

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.

Our people are the heart of our success, and we are committed to investing in your skills to support your career growth and advancement. You’ll feel valued as part of a tight-knit team, united in delivering exceptional guest experiences and thriving in a company dedicated to fostering an outstanding workplace culture.

Job Description

Minor Hotels Australasia is looking for an experienced and proactive Maintenance & Building Manager to join our Brisbane team on the Northside of Brisbane.

This is a key leadership opportunity responsible for overseeing engineering, maintenance, facilities and compliance functions, ensuring exceptional standards are maintained across all operations while supporting the long-term performance and value of the asset.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys balancing strategic planning, stakeholder management and day-to-day operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering, maintenance, facilities and building operations across the property.
• Manage, mentor and develop the maintenance team while overseeing external contractors and service providers.
• Deliver a comprehensive preventative maintenance program to minimise equipment downtime and extend asset life.
• Coordinate reactive maintenance and emergency repairs to ensure minimal disruption to hotel operations and residents.
• Oversee the maintenance and operation of HVAC systems, lifts, fire services, swimming pools, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic systems, roofing and general building infrastructure.
• Maintain statutory compliance records, essential services testing and WHS obligations.
• Manage contractor procurement, inductions, permits to work and performance.
• Prepare and manage operating budgets, maintenance forecasts and capital replacement plans.
• Coordinate insurance repairs, defect rectification projects and capital works.
• Maintain the property's maintenance management system (CMMS), work order system and asset registers.
• Attend Body Corporate meetings and provide technical advice and maintenance reports.
• Respond professionally to maintenance enquiries from guests, residents and owners.
• Identify and implement sustainability initiatives focused on energy, water and operational efficiencies.
• Provide after-hours support for critical maintenance emergencies as required.

Qualifications

You are an experienced facilities or engineering leader with a strong technical background and a passion for maintaining high-quality assets. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with multiple stakeholders and are committed to delivering exceptional service and compliance standards.

You will also have:

• A relevant trade qualification (preferred).
• At least 3 years' experience managing engineering, maintenance or facilities within a hotel, strata or commercial property environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing maintenance budgets, contractors and capital works projects.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland building compliance, essential services and Workplace Health & Safety legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong organisational skills.
• A current Australian Driver Licence.
• First Aid certification (desirable).
• Fire safety and pool plant qualifications (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:

• Career Growth: Learning and development programs to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashback and discounts at 400+ top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• 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.

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand.