Handyperson

Role summary

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The Handyperson supports the Engineering and Maintenance team at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf by completing general repairs, preventative maintenance and upkeep across guest rooms, public areas and hotel facilities. Requirements typically include practical experience in building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, painting or electrical work; sound safety awareness; good communication skills; and the ability to work independently and respond to maintenance requests promptly. Relevant trade qualifications are advantageous, while a flexible schedule, including weekends and occasional emergency call-outs, may be expected. The successful candidate should be reliable, practical, guest-focused and capable of maintaining high presentation and safety standards in a busy hotel environment.

About the employer

Novotel is Accor’s internationally recognised midscale hotel brand, offering comfortable accommodation, practical amenities and welcoming service for business and leisure travellers. Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is located within Melbourne’s vibrant South Wharf precinct, close to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, restaurants, shopping and the Yarra River. The hotel operates as part of Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, with a broad portfolio of brands across luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor promotes professional development, diversity, responsible hospitality and opportunities for employees to build careers across its global network. In this role, the hotel’s maintenance team helps ensure that rooms, facilities and public spaces remain safe, functional and attractive for guests, colleagues and visitors.

Working in Australia

Australia offers employment opportunities in hospitality, tourism, construction, healthcare, technology, trades and agriculture, with Melbourne providing particularly strong prospects in hotels, events, restaurants and skilled services. Australian workplace culture is generally informal, safety-focused and respectful of punctuality, teamwork and clear communication. Melbourne offers excellent public transport, cultural events, cafés and sports, although housing and daily expenses can be high. International workers usually need an appropriate visa, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or skilled migration visa; eligibility depends on nationality, age, occupation and qualifications. Relocating typically requires arranging accommodation, tax and banking registration, health insurance where necessary and an Australian bank account. Trade experience and recognised qualifications can improve employment prospects, while checking visa work conditions before accepting a role is essential.