Chief Engineer in Gold Coast

Join a trusted Australian brand & Victoria's largest member-based organisation. Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful travel and leisure experiences, useful home products and services, better outcomes for drivers, and a cleaner energy future.

At RACV Royal Pines Resort, a short drive from Surfers Paradise set on a championship golf course with spacious rooms and authentic culinary experiences, enjoy the best of tourism and have room to grow in a changing industry that's yours to shape. Join our supportive leisure team whose job it is to help people live their best lives — whether they're on holiday, visiting an attraction or treating loved ones to a special experience.

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Chief Engineer to join the resort leadership team. Reporting to the Resort Operations Manager, you'll be the senior engineering authority for the resort, leading all engineering and maintenance operations across our buildings, grounds and physical plant.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role where you'll combine your technical expertise with strong people leadership, commercial thinking and a passion for continuous improvement. From asset management and major capital works to compliance, sustainability and emergency response, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our resort operates safely, efficiently and to the high standards our guests, members and teams expect.

The excitement is building on the Gold Coast, as the 2032 Olympic Games fast approaches. RACV Royal Pines Resort is entering an exciting new chapter, with significant resort development projects underway, we are seeking a professional Chief Engineer to join our dynamic team through this period of transformation and growth.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop the Engineering & Maintenance team, fostering a high-performing culture focused on safety, service excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee resort engineering and maintenance operations, including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, lifts, pools, irrigation, water treatment and life safety systems.
• Lead planned, preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability, reduce breakdowns and maximise asset life.
• Partner with Property & Capital Works to manage asset lifecycle planning and deliver capital works projects from concept through to installation and commissioning.
• Manage engineering operating and capital budgets, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, control costs and optimise asset performance.
• Lead compliance, contractor management and emergency response, ensuring WHS, essential services, fire safety, electrical safety and water quality requirements are maintained.
• Champion energy and sustainability initiatives, monitoring energy, water and waste consumption and identifying opportunities to reduce environmental impact and operating costs.
• Work collaboratively across the resort to proactively resolve engineering issues, build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure exceptional experiences for guests.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Relevant trade qualification and current Queensland trade licence.
• Minimum 5 years' senior engineering or maintenance leadership experience, ideally within hotels, resorts or large commercial properties.
• Effective people leadership, coaching and team development skills.
• Proven experience in capital projects, budgets and asset lifecycle management.
• Developed knowledge of WHS, building compliance and contractor management.
• Experience with building & maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A safety-first, guest-focused and commercially minded approach.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and make sound decisions.
• Flexibility for after-hours on-call, emergency response and Manager on Duty requirements.
• Valid drivers licence.
• Ability to obtain & be approved for a valid Working with Children Check QLD Blue Card, essential.
• Excellent grooming & personal presentation.

We are Offering:

• Permanent Full-time.
• Competitive remuneration package, industry benchmarked.
• Lifestyle employee discounts & benefits at RACV resorts with accommodation, dining, vehicle roadside assistance, insurance, travel & experiences, RACV club membership, care hire & corporate partner offers.
• Health & wellbeing employee discounts & benefits including discounted gym & golf membership, eye wear, employee giving & volunteer program, parental leave, employee assistance program + more.
• Career leadership training and development opportunities.
• Values led organisation & healthy team culture.
• Employee of the month awards & recognition programs.
• Complimentary parking onsite.

The RACV difference: Curious about where this role could take you? Explore endless opportunities a diverse business can provide and grow your career in more ways than one. At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business.