About DORSETTDorsett Melbourne is located in the West Side Place development precinct within Melbourne CBD.
The hotel consists of 316 guestrooms and suites.
It also features a wide range of dedicated amenities such as pool, jacuzzi pool, gymnasium, restaurant, Club Lounge, Lobby bar, meeting rooms and relaxation area.
Dorsett expansion continues, with Dorsett Gold Coast opening in ****, followed by Melbourne in April ****, with Brisbane and Perth to come.
Joining 55 other Dorsett Hospitality International properties across 25 major cities.
Why DORSETT
Access to 50% off our hotels globally and 30% at our Australian Restaurants
Great central location Melbourne CBD with public transport at our doorstep
Room to grow – we're about helping you build your career
Access to our wellness facilities and discounted onsite parking
Excellent benefits including paid birthday leave, monthly employee celebrations, service & staff meal on shift
Award payrates – penalties and overtime apply
The Role Join our Engineering team as a Hotel Handyperson and play an important role in ensuring our property remains safe, well-maintained, and welcoming for every guest.
We are looking to expand our Engineering department and are currently seeking an additional Hotel Handyperson to join our team.
Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will support the day-to-day maintenance of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities while ensuring the hotel is maintained to the highest standards and operates efficiently.




This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive individual who takes pride in workmanship and enjoys working in a dynamic hotel environment.
Training and development will be provided with opportunities for future growth.
While we are primarily seeking a full-time Hotel Handyperson, we would consider offering a casual position for the right candidate.
Responsibilities With a hands-on approach, your responsibilities will include:
Undertaking general hotel repairs & maintenance tasks including basic carpentry, plaster repairs, painting, basic plumbing, siliconing & tiling, general minor electrical, door maintenance & other general repairs
Responding promptly to guest room maintenance requests including showers, toilets, TVs & basic IT systems
Conducting routine building inspections across guest floors, public & back of house areas & external common spaces
Performing routine hotel pool maintenance including pool cleaning, water testing, filter maintenance & general facility upkeep
Executing a detailed Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPM) schedule
Maintaining accurate repair logs & reporting maintenance issues
Participating in hotel fire, safety & emergency response procedures when required
Supporting the wider hotel team with ad hoc maintenance & operational tasks
About YOU To be successful in this role,



you will bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail & a positive team-focused attitude.
You will ideally possess:
Previous experience working in a hotel, facilities, or similar maintenance workplace – highly desirable
A relevant trade qualification or general maintenance experience – essential
Basic IT experience / ability to acquire – essential
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks & meet deadlines
A high standard of workmanship & attention to detail
Good communication skills & the ability to interact professionally with guests, contractors & colleagues
Basic understanding of workplace safety practices & maintenance procedures
Flexibility to work a rotating roster across Monday to Sunday, with shifts rostered between 7am and 6pm.
Occasional work outside ordinary hours may be required.
Full Australian Driver's Licence – preferred
Full working rights within Australia – essential
Diversity We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences.
We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
We'd love to meet you If you are a motivated maintenance professional who enjoys a varied role and takes pride in maintaining facilities to the highest standard, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Hotel Handyperson (Melbourne)
🏢 Dorsett Melbourne
📍 Melbourne