Maintenance Manager/Chief Engineer - George Hotel Brisbane & Kennigo Hotel

Posted: Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Valid Thru: Thursday, 19 February 2026
Index Requested on: 01/20/2026 07:56:08
Indexed on: 01/20/2026 07:56:08

Location: Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, AU

Industry: Hospitality & Leisure
Occupational Category: 37-3019.00 - Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

EVT is hiring!

Description:

George Hotel Brisbane & Kennigo Hotel are part of EVT, and being a part of EVT means believing in changing the game. Why? Because no one wants ordinary. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow-factor moments you can help shape, then you've come to the right place.

About EVT:
As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.

About the Role:
In this multi site leadership position, you’ll oversee all engineering and maintenance operations across two iconic Brisbane properties - George Hotel Brisbane and Kennigo Hotel. You’ll be responsible for protecting the integrity of our assets, driving preventative maintenance programs, managing contractors and maintenance teams, and ensuring all plant, equipment and essential services operate at peak performance. With a strong focus on safety, compliance and continuous improvement, you’ll work closely with hotel leadership to deliver a safe, efficient and high performing environment for both guests and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all maintenance, repairs and preventative programs across both hotels
  • Manage contractors, work requests and procurement through myBuildings
  • Ensure compliance with WHS, Essential Safety Measures and audit requirements
  • Maintain fire, HVAC, electrical, hydraulic and general building systems
  • Lead and train the Engineering Team, ensuring strong safety culture
  • Support capital works planning and delivery
  • Monitor budgets, utilities and maintenance expenditure

Skills & Experience:

Essential

  • Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager or Chief Engineer
  • Trade background
  • Strong communication, problem solving and leadership skills
  • Ability to read plans, manage defects and prioritise effectively
  • Experience managing contractors and compliance requirements

Desired

  • Engineering or trade diploma/degree

Benefits & Perks:

  • Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
  • 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.
  • $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
  • Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
  • Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
  • Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
  • Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company

Join George Hotel Brisbane & Kennigo Hotel and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day. When you click apply you will be directed through to our Job Ad listed on Dayforce which is the platform in place to track all of our applicants when applying for roles with the EVT group. You will be asked to enter in your information and answer some screening questions when applying.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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