Electrician - InterContinental Brisbane

Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: Australia, Queensland, Brisbane

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental brand.

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Nestled in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, InterContinental Hotel Brisbane will open to guests this winter, offering 321 spacious hotel rooms and suites, all day dining restaurant and lobby bar, outdoor pool, fitness centre and Club Lounge, all in a prime location above Queen Street Mall, perfect for exploring the city’s top attractions. With over 1800 square metres of meeting and events spaces, InterContinental Brisbane offers versatile function rooms and a Grand Ballroom catering for up to 1000 guests, making it a great choice for business and leisure events alike.

The moment a guest steps into our hotel, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. To facilitate this, we’re now looking for a skilled Electrician to join our Engineering team and play a crucial role in maintaining the property's electrical systems to ensure guest safety, comfort, and uninterrupted operations.

A little taste of your day-to-day

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, wiring, lighting, and control systems.
• Maintain and service switchboards, circuit breakers, and distribution boards.
• Regular testing of safety switches, emergency lighting, RCDs, etc.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with AS/NZS 3000 (Wiring Rules) and other relevant standards.
• Conduct routine inspections and testing for fire systems and emergency power systems.
• Perform routine checks on electrical equipment to prevent failures.
• Maintain maintenance logs and update service records.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests or hotel departments.
• Work alongside other trades (plumbers, HVAC techs, etc.) and coordinate with the maintenance/facilities team.
• Assist with installation of new electrical fixtures, energy-efficient systems, or upgrades to existing systems.
• Help monitor and improve energy usage across the property.
• Support implementation of sustainability or smart building technologies.

What we need from you

• Strong knowledge of Australian electrical standards and safety practices.
• Experience in commercial or hospitality electrical systems.
• Problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and schematics.
• Good communication skills for dealing with guests or hotel staff.
• Time management and ability to prioritise urgent work.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintenance.
• A current unrestricted Electrical Licence in Queensland.
• Minimum Electrician trade qualification as required by law.
• Any other applicable certification as required by law.
• Fluent in the English language.
• Impeccable grooming standards and good personal hygiene.
• Full working rights in Australia without restrictions.

What you can expect from us

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care - that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve – in return we’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits – including accommodation, package benefits, great room discount and superb training.

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.