Engineering Supervisor

Discover Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour invites guests and talent into a world where French Art de Vivre meets Sydney’s vibrant waterfront culture. As Sofitel’s flagship hotel in the Pacific, the property features 590 elegant rooms and suites, four distinctive bars and restaurants, a breathtaking award-winning infinity pool, a state-of-the-art fitness centre overlooking the skyline, an exclusive top-floor Executive Lounge and our renowned luxury spa.

At the heart of everything we do are exceptional people. We are deeply committed to cultivating an inspiring, energising, and rewarding environment, one where craftsmanship is celebrated, creativity is encouraged, and luxury is delivered with intention and pride.

Inspiration, Recognition & Reward

As a valued Sofitel Ambassador, you will be immersed in a world of refined privileges and bespoke rewards. Enjoy privileged access to an international portfolio of luxury accommodation, exceptional dining, and curated lifestyle experiences. Daily touches of indulgence; from preferred-rate artisan coffee to a thoughtfully designed Ambassador dining menu, elevate the everyday.

Your growth is equally important to us. Through a distinguished learning platform blending expert knowledge with tailored development, we support your evolution as a culinary leader within a culture that celebrates excellence, individuality and ambition.

Bonjour! At Sofitel, our Engineering team works behind the scenes to ensure every VIP guest journey is seamless and exceptional where precision, discretion and attention to detail come together to create an effortlessly refined experience. As our Engineering Supervisor, you will lead a dedicated team in maintaining the hotel’s rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house operations to the highest standards of safety, presentation, and performance. Your eye for detail and commitment to excellence will ensure our guests experience seamless comfort in every corner of the property.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee both planned preventative maintenance and responsive repairs, ensuring the hotel operates effortlessly behind the scenes. You will work closely with the Chief Engineer to coordinate daily engineering activities, manage contractors, and deliver projects with efficiency and care.

Collaboration is at the heart of what you do. Partnering with key operational departments, you will play an integral role in environmental controls, fire safety, and technical solutions that enhance the overall guest journey. Your ability to lead with warmth, professionalism, and technical expertise will help create a safe, refined, and truly memorable environment for all.

You are a skilled and detail-oriented professional with proven experience in hotel engineering, facilities maintenance, or building services within a hospitality or commercial environment. With a strong technical foundation, you bring expertise across HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and general building maintenance, ensuring every space operates with precision and care.

A natural leader, you confidently guide and support maintenance teams while seamlessly coordinating contractors to achieve exceptional outcomes. You lead with professionalism and a collaborative spirit, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and excellence.

Above all, you are deeply committed to safety, asset protection, and discretion. You take pride in delivering reliable, high-performing infrastructure that underpins a refined, five-star guest experience ensuring every detail behind the scenes contributes to something truly memorable.

Please note: You must hold a current full Australian Working Rights, allowing you to work with us without restriction.

If you are passionate about hospitality and take pride in delivering elevated service, we would love to hear from you!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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

Please note that full Australian Working Rights are required for this role and that the hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Australian working rights.