Job No: STAM2025301375
Location: Melbourne
Stamford Plaza Melbourne is seeking an experienced and hands on Maintenance Supervisor to join our Engineering team. Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, this role is responsible for assisting in the day to day operation of the Engineering Department while ensuring the hotel's facilities, equipment, and services are maintained to the highest standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a experienced maintenance professional looking to take the next step in their leadership career within a dynamic hotel environment.
Permanent full time position
Rotating shifts including weekends
Located in Melbourne CBD
About Us
Stamford Hotels and Resorts, a part of the Stamford Group, manages the Group’s portfolio of luxury premium hotels located in Australia. The hotel portfolio consists of nearly 1800 rooms and over 600 employees. In addition to the hotels, the Stamford Group owns a portfolio of premium commercial office properties internationally and is involved in the development of high-end luxury residential units in Australia.
At Stamford Hotels and Resorts, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We strive to retain, develop and reward passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels. In our pursuit for excellence, we encourage entrepreneurial thinking, challenge the status quo and inculcate a sense of ownership while fostering an environment of transparency, collaboration, respect and integrity among our employees, business partners and the larger community.
About The Role-
As Maintenance Supervisor, you will act as the second-in-charge of the Engineering Department and play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operation of the hotel's physical assets.
You will supervise the Engineering team, assist in the delivery of preventative and reactive maintenance programs, coordinate contractors, and support capital works and refurbishment projects. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant safety, statutory, and operational requirements.
This is a highly visible role that works closely with all hotel departments, requiring strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills. You will regularly liaise with department managers, contractors, suppliers, and external service providers to ensure maintenance requests and projects are completed efficiently and with minimal disruption to guests.
The successful candidate will be expected to lead from the front, providing technical guidance, coaching team members, and maintaining high standards of workmanship, professionalism, and customer service.
Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the Engineering team.
Assist the Chief Engineer in managing departmental operations and projects.
Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are completed in a timely manner.
Perform hands on maintenance and repair work across the hotel as required.
Monitor building services, plant, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
Respond promptly to maintenance requests and operational issues.
Assist with contractor management and ensure works are completed safely and to standard.
Support the management of departmental inventory, tools, and equipment.
Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and reporting.
Assist with after-hours call outs and emergency situations when required.
Promote a positive team culture through coaching, mentoring, and leadership.
Knowledge and Experience
Previous experience in a maintenance supervisory or leading hand role.
Trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Carpentry, or a related field. (highly regarded)
Strong knowledge of building maintenance systems and hotel operations (highly regarded).
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.
Commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
Flexibility to work a rotating roster and respond to operational requirements.
Experience in managing large scale CAPEX projects
Experience in administrative processes (e.g. budgeting, performance management)
Attributes
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Extremely organized with good communication skills
Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving
Responsible and dependable
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to follow tasks through to completion
Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
Passion for hospitality
Aligns personal values with the Stamford Way
Culture And Benefits
As a team member with us you can expect to receive;
Great career opportunities and development
Food & beverage and accommodation discounts
Free Staff meals
How To Apply
If you believe you have the drive, skills and experience to succeed in this role please click the 'Apply Now' button where you can complete our application.
We thank you in advance for your interest in this position, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
No recruitment agencies please.
The successful applicant must hold or be willing to obtain a National Police Clearance.
Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please kindly note that we will be running interviews concurrently with the live advertisement.
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