Part-time Handyperson-National Convention Centre in Canberra, Australia

Keeping our Centre running smoothly is essential to providing an outstanding guest experience. That’s why we’re searching for a dedicated Handyperson to ensure everything remains in top condition and operates efficiently. Your role will encompass conducting routine repairs, performing preventative maintenance, and addressing any facility-related issues promptly. You will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for both guests and staff.

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Repair or replace items throughout the Centre and refurbish spaces like meeting rooms and the exhibition hall, ensuring everything looks great and functions smoothly.

• Stay organised by managing supplies and ensuring all equipment is ready for the next day.

• Prioritise safety by following guidelines, reporting any incidents, hazardous conditions, or faulty equipment to your supervisor.

• Take responsibility for maintaining cleanliness and safety in all areas, including the car park and plant rooms.

• Stay proactive by following the preventative maintenance schedule to keep everything running efficiently.

• Be a welcoming presence and offer assistance to guests when needed.

• Keep your supervisor or duty manager informed about low supplies to ensure smooth operations.

• Present yourself professionally in a neat and approachable uniform.

• Be adaptable and ready to take on additional tasks as required by the team.

• Where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to control exposure to hazards in the workplace, wear and maintain the PPE as directed or as required in WHS procedures.

• Use, taking reasonable care, safety, emergency equipment, plant materials tools and substances provided in the workplace as directed or as required in WHS procedures.

• Ensure that all inductions and orientations are completed for all contractors that are onsite.

• Ensure that all contractors are following the safe work methods.

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

• Paid Birthday Leave

• Hotel Perks like accommodation and Food & Beverage discounts

• Enhanced parental leave

• Proactive health days and flexible work options

• Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program

• IHG Career Milestone celebrations

• Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG

• Access to our discount retail platform that makes your pay go even further

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. 

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the ‘Apply’ button. Start your journey with us today and let’s #Roomforyou

Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the ‘Apply’ button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.