Chief Engineer

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At Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific, we are committed to providing our guests with seamless experiences in an environment that is safe, efficient, and welcoming. We are now seeking a skilled and proactive Chief Engineer to lead our Engineering team and ensure the smooth and sustainable operation of our landmark beachfront property.

This is a senior leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, proven trade qualifications, and the ability to collaborate closely with senior management, ownership stakeholders, and our wider hotel team.

About the Role

As Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Leading the engineering and maintenance team with health, safety, and compliance as top priorities.

Building a collaborative team culture that supports development, accountability, and service excellence.

Overseeing preventative maintenance, capital works projects, and long-term asset planning.

Managing contractors to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality outcomes.

Driving change initiatives, innovation, and continuous improvement across the property.

Preparing and managing budgets, cost controls, and energy efficiency programs.

Providing clear reporting and updates to ownership and engaging with the senior management team to support operational and strategic outcomes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

A recognised trade qualification (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or similar).

Proven leadership experience in a Chief Engineer, Facilities, or senior Maintenance role, ideally within hospitality or complex commercial environments.

Strong technical knowledge of building services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety systems).

Demonstrated commitment to workplace health & safety and compliance.

Experience managing capital works projects and budgets.

Skilled in contractor management, stakeholder engagement, and change management.

The ability to influence, support, and engage effectively at senior management level.

A strong focus on fostering teamwork, collaboration, and a positive culture.

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Chief Engineer? Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for budget management & forecasting? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?

When travelling, you need a partner that makes both work and relaxation easy. At Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, we focus on one thing and do it well: making your stay a success. With more than 400 properties worldwide, our premium accommodations, business-ready services and spaces, and fast and fresh meal options are designed to keep you productive, connected, rested, and restored during your stay. Whatever your business or personal needs, our expert staff is on it.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Work. Connect. Succeed.

When travelling, you need a partner that makes both work and relaxation easy. At Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, we focus on one thing and do it well: making your stay a success. With more than 400 properties worldwide, our premium accommodations, business-ready services and spaces, and fast and fresh meal options are designed to keep you productive, connected, rested, and restored during your stay. Whatever your business or personal needs, our expert staff is on it.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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