EVT Head Office

Posted Thursday 31 July 2025 at 2:00 pm

Engineering & Compliance Manager
EVT Head Office | Sydney CBD

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 EVT Head Office

Located in Sydney's iconic CBD precinct, EVT Head Office is at the heart of our operations. Here, strategy meets execution across our entertainment, hospitality, and property portfolios. Our Head Office team is dynamic, collaborative, and committed to shaping extraordinary experiences across all EVT brands.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Engineering & Compliance Manager to lead statutory and essential services compliance across EVT's prestigious Sydney CBD precinct, including EVT Head Office, the State Theatre, QT Sydney, Cahil House, and Dudley House.

Reporting to the General Manager – Hotel Engineering & Facilities Management, this is a hands-on leadership role focused on asset compliance, audit readiness, contractor performance, and risk management across multiple heritage and hospitality assets. You'll collaborate closely with senior hotel management, group risk, and auditors while championing engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage fire safety and essential services compliance, including Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) preparation and submission.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, addressing non-conformances and driving continuous improvement.
• Oversee building compliance programs using the MyBuildings compliance platform.
• Audit and enhance preventative maintenance programs across critical building services.
• Support Capex planning, feasibility assessments, and lifecycle strategies for major plant and equipment.
• Mentor and support Maintenance Managers and Chief Engineers in compliance execution.
• Maintain and build a network of consultants and specialist contractors.
• Contribute to EVT's sustainability and WHS initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant qualifications in engineering, facilities management, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in managing building compliance, statutory services, and risk mitigation.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Building Codes, Fire Safety Regulations, and AFSS compliance.
• Experience working across multi-site hospitality, entertainment, or commercial asset portfolios.
• Familiarity with compliance software and asset management systems (e.g., MyBuildings).
• High-level communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Capex project support and contractor management experience highly regarded.
• 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.
• Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
• Join Australia and New Zealand's largest and most diverse experiences company.

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