Facilities Manager

Job Description

The Facilities Manager is responsible for maintaining the hotel’s buildings, plant, equipment and essential services, while ensuring a safe, comfortable environment for guests and staff. Requirements typically include facilities, hotel engineering or property maintenance experience, sound knowledge of preventive maintenance, contractor management, workplace health and safety, and relevant trade or technical qualifications. The successful candidate is expected to lead maintenance activities, manage budgets and suppliers, coordinate repairs, complete compliance checks, respond to emergencies and support sustainability initiatives. Strong communication, organisation, problem-solving skills and a hands-on, service-focused approach are important. Experience in hospitality, building systems and managing external contractors would be highly regarded.

Company Info

Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites is an Australian accommodation brand operating across Australia and New Zealand, offering serviced apartments, hotels and resort-style properties for business and leisure travellers. Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites is located on Adelaide’s popular Glenelg beachfront and provides apartment-style accommodation, conference facilities and leisure amenities. The property is part of Minor Hotels, an international hospitality group with brands spanning hotels, resorts, restaurants and lifestyle businesses across multiple regions. Minor Hotels promotes professional development, operational excellence and guest-focused service. In a Facilities Manager role, the company would typically expect strong collaboration with hotel leadership and operational departments, reliable building maintenance, effective contractor coordination and careful attention to safety and compliance. The position offers the opportunity to work in a busy coastal hotel environment while contributing directly to guest comfort, asset protection and smooth day-to-day operations.

Destination Guide

Australia is a large, multicultural country with strong employment opportunities in hospitality, tourism, facilities management, construction, healthcare, technology and trades. Adelaide, where Glenelg is located, offers a relaxed lifestyle, attractive beaches, a growing food and wine scene and generally lower living costs than Sydney or Melbourne. Workplace culture is usually professional, practical and relatively informal, with emphasis on safety, punctuality, teamwork and clear communication. Australia has warm summers, mild winters in Adelaide and excellent outdoor recreation, although housing and transport costs should be considered. International applicants need a visa allowing employment; options may include employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas or eligible temporary working visas, depending on qualifications, age and experience. Before relocating, candidates should verify sponsorship, registration, tax, health insurance and accommodation requirements. Adelaide Airport and public transport make the area accessible, while Glenelg is well connected to central Adelaide by tram.