Shift Engineer

Join the Engineering team at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort and Sunshine Coast Convention Centre, a large-scale hospitality and events precinct where technical expertise is essential to daily operations.

The property spans extensive landscaped grounds and includes 370+ guest rooms, multiple food and beverage outlets, a resort pool, an activity lagoon, and comprehensive back-of-house facilities. The adjoining Sunshine Coast Convention Centre accommodates up to 1,500 delegates and supports major national and international conferences, exhibitions, and live events, requiring a high standard of preventative and reactive maintenance across diverse building systems.

As part of the Accor Group, you will work within established engineering standards, compliance frameworks, and safety systems, alongside a skilled and collaborative team. This role offers exposure to a wide range of plant, equipment, and infrastructure, making it an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional looking to further develop their technical skills within a complex, fast-paced operating environment.

As a Shift Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining the safety, functionality, and presentation of the resort’s facilities. You will respond to maintenance requests, perform preventative maintenance, and support the smooth day-to-day operation of the property.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repair work across guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest maintenance requests
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure compliance
• Assist with basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical tasks
• Ensure all work complies with WHS regulations and resort standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report major issues to management
• Participate in shift rotations, including weekends and public holidays as required

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance or engineering role, ideally within hospitality or resorts
• Relevant certifications (desirable but not essential)
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Physically fit and capable of manual tasks
• Must have full Australian working rights

**This role is paid under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 with Monday-Friday pay rate starting from $30.68 per hour, Saturday pay rate: $38.35/hr, and Sunday pay rate: $46.01/hr (plus applicable penalty and public holiday rates)**

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• 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.