Chief Engineer (Full Time)

About the role

Grand Hyatt Melbourne is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead its Engineering Department. The role oversees the maintenance and operation of the hotel's building, plant and equipment, supporting every department and helping deliver a safe, comfortable experience for guests and associates. It is a hands-on leadership position combining day-to-day engineering operations with planning, projects and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Engineering team, setting clear priorities and maintaining high standards of work, attendance and service.
• Oversee preventive maintenance across hotel equipment and facilities, including kitchens and laundry.
• Inspect the building, plantrooms and operating equipment, identify defects and follow through on repair and maintenance requests.
• Maintain a strong focus on life safety, essential services, occupational health and safety and safe work practices.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules, guest room servicing and work requests using HOTSOS and asset records.
• Manage contractors and external trades, ensuring they follow hotel procedures, safety requirements and guest contact standards.
• Coordinate hotel projects, including mid-sized FF&E and CAPEX works, and work with the redevelopment project team on engineering matters affecting operations.
• Monitor engineering costs, staffing, rosters, leave and payroll, and identify ways to reduce waste and improve value.
• Track utility consumption, report on energy use and support conservation initiatives and training.
• Keep accurate engineering logs, inspection records and maintenance documentation, and report significant issues to hotel management.
• Provide engineering support during after-hours emergencies when required.

Required profile

• Experience leading an engineering or facilities team, ideally in a hotel or similarly complex operating environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of building services, plant and equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance planning.
• Commitment to workplace safety, life safety systems, compliance and contractor management.
• Ability to organise competing priorities, contribute to projects and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, resources and energy or operating costs.
• Collaborative leadership style, communicating clearly, building trust and coaching others.
• Confidence adapting to changing operational needs while keeping operations safe and reliable.
• Unrestricted Australian working rights.

Required skills

• Building services and plant and equipment maintenance
• HOTSOS or comparable maintenance systems and records

What we offer

• Complimentary meals in the associate restaurant
• Complimentary accommodation at selected Hyatt properties worldwide
• Discounted accommodation rates for associates, friends and family
• Food and beverage discounts at Australian-based Hyatt properties
• Fully laundered uniforms
• Learning and development opportunities

To apply, use the Apply Now button and include a cover letter explaining why you are passionate about joining the team.