Portfolio Director of Engineering

“Hospitality is a work of Heart” at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf, part of the Accor Group. Everything we do, we do to help our guests and our people feel welcome and feel valued to give them the best experience possible.

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is an eye-catching golden 26 level tower incorporating 347 accommodation rooms & suites, Mr. Carpano Dining and Bar and Allora Café. This four-star hotel is complemented with direct access to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), the Southern Hemisphere's largest meeting space and is adjacent to the popular DFO shopping centre with 180+ retail brands.

ibis Budget Melbourne Airport offers 73 rooms and is situated just 400m from Melbourne Airport. With its convenient location, this affordable hotel is the ideal choice for visitors flying into Melbourne late at night, or departing early in the morning.

With us, your personality is valued, your opportunities for growth know no boundaries.  Every action you take has a positive and memorable impact on the experience of our customers, your colleagues, and also, on the planet, contributing to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality.

Become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you into a world where life pulses with passion.

Reporting to the Portfolio General Manager, you will manage all aspects of the maintenance and engineering functions of our hotels and be an integral part of the portfolio leadership team.  Leading a small, dedicated team, you will provide support and information to the General Manager, the Hotel Managers of each of our hotels, and the wider team.                                            

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure compliance standards are met in aspects of building, equipment, energy consumption, water, contractors, and environmental programs.
• Lead brand compliance for both Novotel and ibis Budget hotels within your department scope
• Manage capital expenditure projects
• Proactively review hotel products, oversee and carry out maintenance and general repairs to ensure the smooth operation of all hotel departments
• Contractor management
• Be actively involved in the Health & Safety of our guests and our team members
• Develop and implement effective strategies and solutions to improve energy, water and waste management, and our environmental impact
• Drive team engagement and promote a positive team culture

• Previous experience in a similar role within hotels or residential accommodation is preferred
• A trade qualification would be an advantage
• A strong knowledge of engineering systems & procedures
• The ability to align departmental activities and planning with business objectives
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Superior relationship building skills with stakeholders & contractors
• A leadership style that is authentic, engaging and strategic, with clear communication at all levels

To be considered for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.  We are not able to offer sponsorship, or take over an existing employer sponsored visa.

Benefits and Perks

At  Accor, we are committed to ensuring our people feel welcome and valued by creating an inclusive and supportive environment. We offer a positive work culture, global Accor and partner discounts including accommodation and dining, career progression, learning & development opportunities and the environment to learn a wide range of skills as part of a global hospitality brand. Our hotel offers discounted staff meals, barista coffee and car parking in the DFO centre, and easy access to public transport.

Become a Heartist and work in an environment where we encourage you to bring your real self to work, unleash your creativity and have fun!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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