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Maintenance Supervisor

Australia The Westin Melbourne Estimated salary: Approximately AUD $80,000–$105,000 per year plus superannuation, depending on experience and allowances.
Role summary

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The Maintenance Supervisor oversees daily hotel maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, guest-room equipment and building services. The role typically requires relevant trade qualifications, previous facilities or hotel engineering experience, strong fault-finding skills, and knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements. The successful candidate is expected to lead and support maintenance staff, coordinate contractors, respond promptly to guest and operational issues, complete preventive maintenance, maintain accurate records, and help ensure the property meets safety, quality and brand standards. Flexibility is important, as hotel engineering teams may work weekends, evenings, public holidays or participate in an on-call roster. Good communication, reliability, practical leadership and a service-focused attitude are essential.

About the employer

The Westin Melbourne is a premium hotel in central Melbourne, operated under Westin Hotels & Resorts, a Marriott International brand. Westin focuses on wellbeing, offering comfortable accommodation, attentive service, fitness facilities, nutritious dining and spaces designed to help guests feel refreshed while travelling. The hotel serves leisure travellers, business guests, groups and events, and operates around the clock, requiring coordinated teams across accommodation, food and beverage, engineering and guest services. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous countries. Employees generally work within structured brand standards while receiving access to Marriott’s international hospitality network, training opportunities and potential career mobility. The Westin Melbourne’s location provides convenient access to the city’s restaurants, offices, shopping, sporting venues and cultural attractions.

What the job usually comes with in Australia

Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingIsland resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary
MealsIsland resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary
FlightsVaries by employer
Service chargeNone; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law)
ContractPermanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years
LeaveFull-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none
Income taxResidents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Australia?

How it works: Only Core Skills list jobs (chef, cook, hotel manager) can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423 a year or more; waiters and room attendants are not on the list.

Watch for: The Far North Queensland (Cairns) regional agreement lists waiter, bar and housekeeping supervisors and night auditors, with a pay floor 10% lower.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List for the Skills in Demand visa (Migration (Specification of Occupations, Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2024, LIN 24/089, compilation of 7 November 2025). Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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