The Portfolio Director of Engineering leads engineering and maintenance operations across Novotel Melbourne South Wharf and the wider portfolio. Requirements typically include substantial hotel engineering experience, strong knowledge of building services, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, compliance and preventive maintenance, along with relevant technical qualifications. The candidate is expected to manage budgets, contractors, projects and maintenance teams while ensuring reliable guest facilities, energy efficiency and compliance with Australian regulations. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills are essential. Experience in a multi-property or large-scale hospitality environment, together with the ability to respond to emergencies and deliver capital works, would be highly valued.
Accor is a global hospitality group operating a broad portfolio of hotels, resorts and serviced residences across luxury, premium, midscale and economy segments. Its brands include Novotel, ibis, Pullman, Sofitel, Mercure and Fairmont. Accor focuses on guest experience, responsible tourism, employee development and locally connected hospitality. Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is located within Melbourne’s modern South Wharf precinct, close to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, dining, public transport and the central business district. The hotel serves business and leisure travellers and benefits from a major events, conferences and tourism market. Working for Accor generally provides access to international career pathways, staff benefits, learning programs and opportunities to move between properties and brands. Engineering leaders support safe, efficient and sustainable hotel operations while maintaining the quality standards expected across the group.
Australia offers opportunities in hospitality, engineering, construction, healthcare, technology, education and tourism, particularly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and regional destinations. Australian workplace culture is generally direct, professional and collaborative, with strong emphasis on safety, punctuality, inclusion and work-life balance. Melbourne has excellent restaurants, arts, sport, public transport and diverse neighbourhoods, although housing and living costs can be high. Australia is a continent and island country with varied lifestyles, from urban living to beaches, national parks and regional communities. Visa options include employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas, working holiday visas and student visas; eligibility depends on occupation, qualifications, English ability and age. Candidates should check current requirements through the Department of Home Affairs. Relocation planning should include registration, tax arrangements, health insurance, accommodation and recognition of overseas qualifications.
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