Facilities Manager

Company Description

Discover Sofitel Sydney Wentworth – Where Heritage Meets Modern Luxury

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sydney’s first international five-star hotel, is an icon of Australian hospitality and a landmark of culture and creativity in the heart of the city.

With 436 beautifully redesigned rooms and suites, an exclusive executive lounge, 14 versatile event spaces including one of Sydney’s largest ballrooms, and four distinctive dining venues, this is a property where every detail matters.

We’re now looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to join our Engineering leadership team and help keep this iconic hotel running at its best.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Facilities Manager will be the operational 2IC for the Engineering function, taking a hands-on leadership role across the hotel's day-to-day maintenance and facilities operations.

You’ll lead and support the Engineering team, oversee preventative and reactive maintenance, coordinate contractors and works, and work closely with hotel leaders to ensure our facilities, plant and equipment are safe, reliable and maintained to a high standard.

This is a role for someone who enjoys leading from the front — combining strong technical knowledge with practical leadership and a genuine hands-on approach.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Act as 2IC to the Director of Engineering, providing operational leadership and stepping into the Director's responsibilities in their absence.
• Lead and support the Engineering team across day-to-day maintenance operations.
• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance across plant, equipment and building services.
• Be hands-on when required, troubleshooting issues and supporting the team to resolve operational challenges.
• Manage contractors, service providers and maintenance works, ensuring quality, safety and compliance.
• Maintain strong WHS, statutory and regulatory compliance across the hotel's facilities.
• Work closely with hotel departments to respond to maintenance needs and minimise disruption to guests and operations.
• Support the Director of Engineering with asset management, capital projects, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Your keys to success in this role include: 

• Previous experience in hotel engineering, facilities management or maintenance leadership, ideally within a luxury hotel or large-scale property.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing an engineering or maintenance team.
• Strong practical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, plant and general building services.
• A genuinely hands-on and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to troubleshoot and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing contractors, preventative maintenance and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays as required.

Additional Information

Why Join Sofitel Sydney Wentworth? 

We value our people and offer:

• Career development opportunities within a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand
• Ongoing learning and development, working alongside industry leaders
• Global discounts on accommodation, dining, bars and more across 100+ Accor hotels and partner venues worldwide
• Generous paid leave entitlements, including birthday leave, exam leave and up to 12 weeks parental leave
• 30% team member dining discount across our signature venues: Tilda, Bar Tilda, Delta Rue and Wentworth Bar
• Onsite perks including laundered uniforms, complimentary coffee (and only $2 barista-made), a $5 staff lunch buffet, and discounted city parking
• A complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary
• Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know. 

Please note that full working rights in Australia are required for this role.