Job Description

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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 setting 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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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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- 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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