Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Posted Sunday 14 September 2025 at 2:00 pm

Rydges is part of EVT, and being a part of EVT means believing in changing the game. Why? Because no one wants ordinary. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow-factor moments you can help shape, then you've come to the right place.

About EVT: As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.

About Rydges: Proudly Australian & New Zealand owned, Rydges Hotels & Resorts provides a diverse range of elevated city, suburban, and resort-style hotels. From classic charm to sophisticated style, our properties have every detail considered to deliver a refreshingly local experience with exceptional comforts catering to all guests. Join our team of local heroes dedicated to enhancing every guest's stay.

• Anticipate and attend to the guest's needs and desires immediately.
• Offer a warm and friendly salutation to hotel guests as they enter and depart from the Hotel.
• Perform all work functions as directed by the Maintenance Manager or their designated replacement.
• Work with other members of the maintenance team and be responsible for work carried out.
• "Take charge" and show initiative in all aspects of the Engineering Department and Hotel operations.
• Perform various duties as detailed on the established hotel maintenance check list.
• Undertake tasks in accordance with the Work Request System, Preventative Maintenance Program, and / or verbal requests from the Maintenance Supervisors / Managers.
• Respond to and carry out all inter departmental or guest requests concerning defects, repairs and / or general assistance. When defects or repairs are outside their capabilities they will communicate directly with the appropriate trades person or in his absence the Assistant Maintenance Manager. They are to follow up until action has been taken.
• To work on a rotating basis as the Shift Operator.
• Log all defects and work or repairs carried out.
• Render assistance to other departments or their representatives.
• Communicate with the Maintenance Manager with regard to all urgent and / or dangerous facility matters.
• Respond promptly to all calls for assistance and communicate actions taken.
• Ensure that all public areas are consistently safe and that all equipment is operating.
• Maintain your self-appearance in accordance with the hotel's grooming standards.
• Maintain a harmonious relationship with other members of the service team.
• Comply with all of the hotel's operational policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure the protection and maintenance of all operating equipment.
• Complete all assigned opening and closing duties.
• Attend all scheduled meetings.
• Perform any other duties as directed by supervisor / manager.
• Participate in all rostered theoretical and on-the-job training sessions.
• Maintain a clean & safe working environment.
• Have a full knowledge of, and practice all of the hotel's established workplace health and safety guidelines (WH&S).
• Ensure the protection and maintenance of all operating equipment
• Attend all scheduled meetings.

• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.
• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
• Rapidcareer growth opportunities through our EVT network.
• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
• Australia and NZ's largest and most diverse experiences company

Join Rydges and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

When you click apply you will be directed through to our Job Ad listed on Dayforce which is the platform in place to track all of our applicants when applying for roles with the EVT group. You will be asked to enter in your information and answer some screening questions when applying.