Maintenance Supervisor

Role summary

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The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading the resort’s maintenance team and ensuring guest rooms, public areas, facilities, equipment and grounds remain safe, functional and well presented. Candidates are generally expected to have relevant trade qualifications or strong practical maintenance experience, ideally within a hotel, resort or commercial property environment. The role requires knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pool and general building systems, along with the ability to diagnose faults and coordinate contractors. Strong organisation, communication and leadership skills are essential. The successful candidate should be hands-on, safety focused, responsive to guest and operational needs, familiar with preventive maintenance programs and comfortable maintaining records, budgets and compliance standards.

About the employer

AVANI Cypress Lakes Resort is a premium golf and holiday resort in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, operated under Minor Hotels’ AVANI brand. The property offers accommodation, villas, golf facilities, dining, conference spaces and leisure amenities for holidaymakers, weddings, corporate groups and regional visitors. Set among vineyards and landscaped grounds, the resort combines relaxed Australian hospitality with contemporary AVANI service standards. Its operations depend on coordinated teams across accommodation, food and beverage, golf, events, guest services and engineering. Employees can expect a customer-focused workplace where presentation, safety, sustainability and reliable facility performance are important. As part of Minor Hotels, the resort is connected to an international hospitality group with properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Australia, offering potential exposure to broader hotel operations and career development opportunities.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, property maintenance, construction, healthcare, agriculture and skilled trades. Resort and hotel roles are common in Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland, Western Australia and regional destinations such as the Hunter Valley. Australian workplace culture is generally professional, practical and collaborative, with emphasis on safety, punctuality, clear communication and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from vibrant cities to quieter regional communities, with excellent beaches, national parks, outdoor activities and diverse food. Australia is not one island destination for employment purposes, but it is an island country with substantial regional travel options. Visa pathways may include employer-sponsored skilled visas, Working Holiday visas for eligible nationalities, and skilled migration programs. Candidates should check current requirements through the Department of Home Affairs. Relocating requires budgeting for rent, transport, health insurance, tax registration and flights; regional employers may assist with accommodation or sponsorship.