Electrician / Duty Technician - Hotel Maintenance

About Novotel Surfers Paradise…

Novotel Surfers Paradise is located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, with excellent shopping, entertainment & nightlife areas all close by. The hotel features 408 well-appointed rooms, along with a variety of dining options including: The Restaurant, Blvd Cafe and Bar, pool bar and in-room dining.  We offer a relaxed, family friendly environment. For those wanting to unwind we offer a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball & netball court, BBQ area, gym and kids’ corner. For our conferencing & events guests we have 6 modern function rooms available, accommodating up to 500 delegates.

About the role...

We are seeking a qualified Electrician / Duty Technician to join our hotel maintenance team on a full‑time, permanent basis. This is a hands‑on role suited to a reliable trade professional who enjoys fault‑finding, preventative maintenance, and working in a fast‑paced hotel environment.

You will be responsible for day‑to‑day electrical and general maintenance across the hotel, ensuring all services, plant, and guest areas are operating safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Queensland regulations.

About you...

Key Duties

• Electrical fault‑finding, repairs, and minor installations
• Preventative maintenance of lighting, power, emergency systems, plant rooms, and guest rooms
• Responding to maintenance requests and breakdowns during rostered duty shifts
• Testing, compliance, and safety checks in line with QLD Electrical standards
• Completing job reports and maintenance records
• Assisting with general maintenance tasks where required (basic plumbing, carpentry, patching, painting)
• Working rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays as part of Duty Technician coverage

What You Must Have

• Current QLD Electrical Work Licence – essential
• Strong fault‑finding and reactive maintenance experience
• Solid understanding of WHS and electrical compliance
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads
• Good communication skills and a professional approach
• Must have full work rights in Australia

Highly Regarded Experience

• Hotel, resort, or commercial building maintenance experience
• Exposure to fire panels, emergency lighting, BMS, or HVAC plant
• Trade‑minded, practical approach with strong problem‑solving skills

What We Offer

• Full‑time, stable employment
• One permanent site – no daily travel between jobs
• Supportive team environment
• Varied work with no two days the same

So, when will you be joining us?

The Novotel brand is part of the Accor Group. As the global market leader, Accor Hotels offers a worldwide network of hospitality and tourism services, with a diverse portfolio of renowned brands. Just a few of the perks include:
• Ongoing career and professional development opportunities
• A rewarding work environment
• Global discounts on hotel accommodation & Food and Beverage

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family’s wellbeing, including: 

• Free staff meals during shift
• Generous ACCOR perks including discounted accommodation and restaurant’s
• A collaborative, vibrant culture
• Professional development opportunities
• A reward and recognition

If you’re a qualified electrician looking for long‑term security in a hands‑on role, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume outlining your trade and maintenance experience.

What are you waiting for?  APPLY NOW!