Job Description

Organization- Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney

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Summary

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Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney

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Opened in October 2025, Caption by Hyatt Sydney features 174 colourful, fun and eco-friendly guest rooms along with Talk Shop, our all-day lounge and eatery. Expect authentic experiences in an environment where everyone feels at home.

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We're looking for a Chief Engineer & Safety Lead to join our team and help lead the next chapter of our hotel, now open and operating since October 2025.

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About The Role

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As Chief Engineer & Safety Lead, you will oversee the day-to-day maintenance, safety and engineering operations of the hotel, while continuing to support the hotel through its Defects Liability Period.

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You will work closely with the General Manager, hotel leadership team, ownership representatives, contractors, builders, suppliers and Hyatt regional support to ensure the hotel operates safely, efficiently and to a high standard. This role will have regular involvement with ownership and external project partners, so confidence managing relationships, priorities and follow-up is important.

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This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, calm under pressure, fast thinking and confident managing multiple priorities at once. You'll be a natural problem solver who can project manage, communicate clearly and work well with a range of stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the hotel's engineering, maintenance and safety operations.
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- Manage the Defects Liability Period, ensuring defects, warranties and follow-up items are tracked and resolved.
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- Work closely with ownership, contractors, builders and service providers to achieve strong operational and asset outcomes.
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- Maintain plant, equipment, guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces to Hyatt standards.
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- Support fire life safety, WHS, emergency procedures and statutory compliance requirements.
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- Drive preventative maintenance, asset care and energy conservation initiatives.
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- Lead sustainability actions across energy, water and waste reduction.
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- Build, coach and support an engaged Engineering team.
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- Foster a positive, team-first culture where people feel supported, accountable and encouraged to grow.
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- Work collaboratively with other departments to support guest experience, colleague safety and smooth hotel operations.
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A Flexible Team Environment

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While this is an onsite role, we believe flexibility matters. Whether it's school pick-ups, a morning workout class you really don't want to miss, or simply making sure work fits around life in a sustainable way, we aim to support our team where we can.

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We believe in empowering people to take ownership of their responsibilities, the business and their own development, while still having time for themselves.

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Care Connects Us

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At Hyatt, we believe in making people feel at home wherever they are in the world. We turn jobs into careers, encounters into experiences and trips into journeys. Join a team that is making travel more human, connected and sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters, and your individuality is celebrated.

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What's In It For You

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Join a forward-thinking, purpose-driven team that values empathy, integrity, respect, inclusion, experimentation and wellbeing.

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You'll also receive:

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- Competitive salary and benefits package
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- Complimentary and discounted accommodation worldwide at Hyatt properties
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- 10% off private health insurance
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- Generous paid time off and holiday policies
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- Employee Assistance Program for mental health and wellbeing support
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- A dynamic and inclusive team culture that champions sustainability, innovation and community
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- Growth opportunities and professional development through Hyatt's global network
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- The opportunity to help shape the ongoing success of Australia's first Caption by Hyatt
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Ready to Join?

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If you're excited to lead with purpose, solve problems, support a great team and help keep our hotel operating at its best, we'd love to hear from you.

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To learn more about Caption by Hyatt, visit www.hyatt.com/brands/caption-by-hyatt

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Qualifications

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What You Will Bring

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We're looking for someone who is hands-on, practical and people focused. You'll bring:

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- A trade qualification, relevant engineering experience, certifications or equivalent experience.
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- Previous experience in hotel engineering, building services, facilities management or a similar operational environment.
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- Experience in a pre-opening, new-build, defects, construction handover or recently opened asset environment.
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- Strong knowledge of maintenance, plant and equipment, WHS, fire life safety and compliance.
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- Experience working with ownership groups, contractors, builders, suppliers and multiple stakeholders.
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- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage several priorities at once.
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- A proactive mindset, sound judgement and a can-do approach.
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- The ability to think quickly, solve problems and remain calm under pressure.
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- Robust communication and relationship-building skills.
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- A genuine care for developing your team and supporting others.
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- A commitment to safety, sustainability, service and continuous improvement.
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📌 Chief Engineer and Safety Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 Caption by Hyatt
📍 New South Wales