Maintenance Supervisor

Discover Sofitel Sydney Wentworth – Where Heritage Meets Modern Luxury



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

With a rich heritage spanning more than 60 years, the hotel continues to set the standard for luxury hospitality while embracing a new era following an exciting transformation. Our Hotel features 436 beautifully redesigned rooms and suites, an exclusive executive lounge, 14 versatile event spaces including one of Sydney's largest ballrooms, and four celebrated dining venues. Behind every memorable guest experience is a team that takes pride in what they do—and we're looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to help keep our iconic hotel operating at its best.

This is a hands-on supervisory role where you'll oversee the day-to-day operation of the maintenance team while helping maintain one of Sydney's most recognised luxury hotels.

You'll be responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance, supporting compliance and safety requirements, coordinating contractors, and working closely with operational departments to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting the maintenance team in daily operations.
• Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance across the hotel.
• Responding to maintenance requests efficiently to minimise guest disruption.
• Coordinating contractors and ensuring work is completed safely and to brand standards.
• Assisting with compliance, plant inspections and safety checks.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Working collaboratively across departments to keep hotel operations running smoothly.

You'll be a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, leading by example and taking pride in delivering high standards.

You'll also bring:

• Experience in a maintenance supervisory role, ideally within hotels, hospitality or commercial properties.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and general building maintenance.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative leadership style and strong communication skills.
• A sound understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

We value our people and offer:

• Global discounts on accommodation, dining, bars and more across Accor hotels and partner venues worldwide
• Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave, exam leave and up to 12 weeks parental leave
• 30% dining discount across our signature venues: Tilda, Bar Tilda, Delta Rue and Wentworth Bar
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• Laundered uniforms, $2 barista-made coffee, a $5 staff lunch buffet, and discounted city parking
• A complimentary hotel stay package each work anniversary
• 24/7 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.