Chief Engineer

“Hospitality is a work of Heart” at Novotel Perth Murray Street. Everything we do, we do to help our guests and our people feel welcome and valued — giving them the best experience possible.

ALL about us:

WINNER of the 2025 'Superior Accommodation' award at the Australian Hotels Association WA Accommodation Awards for Excellence, Novotel Perth Murray Street represents one of Accor’s most exciting and notable brands. Set in the vibrant cultural and business district of Perth CBD, our 4½-star hotel is an excellent choice for every imaginable kind of travel in Western Australia.

We have the perfect opportunity for an experienced full time Chief Engineer to join our amazing team.

Reporting to the Hotel Operations Manager, you’ll be armed with smart solutions and a can-do attitude ready to uphold the Novotel brand standards, meet targets and exceed guest needs.

ALL about the role:

As Chief Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our hotel operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and excellence across the property. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring a skilled Engineering & Maintenance team
• Driving preventative maintenance programs and championing sustainability initiatives
• Managing budgets, CAPEX projects, contractors, and compliance requirements
• Ensuring all plant, assets, and systems operate to the highest standard
• Partnering with hotel leadership to deliver projects that enhance guest experience and protect owner investment
• Acting as a key member of our WHS and Emergency Response teams
• Representing Accor as an ambassador, ensuring service, safety and brand standards are consistently met

ALL about you:

• Trade qualification in electrical, mechanical, or related engineering field
• Proven leadership in a large, complex environment (hotel experience highly regarded)
• Hands-on expertise with preventative maintenance and project management
• Confident & articulate communication, relationship & networking skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit with drive, ambition & high level of energy
• Strong business acumen with the ability to manage budgets and CAPEX
• A true people leader with the ability to mentor, inspire and engage the team
• Passion for hospitality, safety, and sustainability

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5,500 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

Immediate access to global accommodation and F&B discounts

#LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.

Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.

YOU MUST HAVE VALID AUSTRALIAN WORKING RIGHTS AS WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP.