About EVT: Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is part of EVT, one of Australasia's market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It's why we all call ourselves Daymakers — because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.
EVT has an endless range of roles and career paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinema, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year-round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you're in, there's no limit on where your career could take you.
About the Role:
We're looking for a hands-on, trade-qualified Carpenter to join the Maintenance team at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns. This is an all-round role where you'll draw on your carpentry trade skills while also contributing across a broad range of maintenance functions to keep our resort running beautifully. If you take pride in your work, show initiative and love a role where no two days are the same — this one's for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out carpentry and general maintenance tasks as directed by the Maintenance Manager, including work arising from the hotel maintenance checklist, Work Request System and Preventative Maintenance Program.
- Respond promptly to inter-departmental and guest requests relating to defects, repairs and general assistance, following up until all issues are fully resolved.
- Take initiative and show ownership across all aspects of the Engineering Department and hotel operations.
- Log all defects and work carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
- Work on a rotating basis as Shift Operator.
- Communicate urgent or potentially dangerous facility matters to the Maintenance Manager without delay.
- Ensure all public areas are consistently safe and all equipment is operating as it should.
- Assist other departments as required and maintain a collaborative, team-first approach.
- Uphold the hotel's grooming standards, OH&S guidelines and all operational policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment at all times.
- Attend all scheduled meetings and complete assigned opening and closing duties.
What You'll Bring:
- Trade qualification in Carpentry - this is essential.
- Solid all-round maintenance experience across a range of trades and functions.
- A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise confidently across departments.
- A thorough understanding of OH&S practices and a commitment to a safe working environment.
- Experience in a hotel or hospitality environment is an advantage but not essential.
How You Work:
- Daymaker ethos — no one's too big for the small things.
- Hands-on and non-hierarchical — you lead from the front and get the job done.
- Resilient and solutions-focused — you stay calm under pressure and move fast when it counts.
- Owner's mindset — you take responsibility for your work and follow through every time.
Perks from Day One:
As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your very first day. Parity for all levels — no ivory towers.
- 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels — QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
- $2 movie tickets plus discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and the Candy Bar.
- Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
- Rapid career growth across our hotel and entertainment network.
- Paid parental leave and community and volunteering opportunities.
Apply Now
Join Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker and the ultimate Daymaker.
Make a positive impact on our people, communities and environment every day.
Send your CV and a short cover letter. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in — don't wait! We can't wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.
When you click apply, you'll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). This is our official system for managing applications across the EVT Group. You'll simply enter your details and answer a few quick screening questions so we can get to know you better.
