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Maintenance Manager
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the hotel’s engineering, repairs and preventative maintenance programs. Requirements typically include proven experience in hotel, resort, commercial or facilities maintenance; knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building systems; contractor and budget management skills; and a relevant trade qualification or technical certification. The successful candidate should be practical, organised and safety-focused, with the ability to lead a team, respond to urgent breakdowns and maintain compliance with Australian workplace, fire and pool-safety standards. Strong communication, problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach are expected, along with flexibility to work weekends, public holidays or after-hours when required.
Can I work in Australia?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
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.
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.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary |
|---|---|
| Meals | Island resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Service charge | None; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 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.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Accor
Accor is a leading global hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes internationally recognised brands such as Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Mövenpick, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and Mantra, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor focuses on guest experience, responsible tourism, employee development and locally connected hospitality. In Australia, the group operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations, offering opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, engineering, sales, finance and leadership. Employees may receive access to training, career mobility and discounts through Accor’s broader hospitality network, although benefits vary by property and employment agreement.