Facilities Manager

Role summary

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The Facilities Manager is responsible for maintaining the resort’s buildings, grounds, plant, equipment and essential services. Requirements typically include proven facilities, engineering or property maintenance experience, strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, contractor management, workplace health and safety, budgeting and compliance. Trade qualifications or facilities-management credentials are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to lead maintenance activities, coordinate external contractors, respond promptly to faults, manage maintenance schedules and ensure guests and colleagues enjoy a safe, reliable and well-presented environment. Strong communication, organisation, problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently are important. Resort, hotel or commercial-property experience, along with flexibility to respond to operational issues, would be highly valued.

About the employer

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort is a large resort in the Hunter Valley wine region of New South Wales, near Pokolbin. The property offers accommodation, golf, conference and event facilities, dining, leisure amenities and landscaped grounds, serving holidaymakers, weddings, business groups and local visitors. It operates under the Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites brand, part of Minor International, a global hospitality company with hotels, resorts, restaurants and lifestyle businesses across numerous countries. Facilities operations are especially important at a resort of this size, where guest rooms, public areas, golf infrastructure, pools, utilities, plant and outdoor spaces require consistent care. The company generally provides opportunities within hospitality operations and may offer career mobility across its Australian and international portfolio. Employment conditions, benefits and salary will depend on experience, qualifications and the final terms of the role.