Spa Therapist

Role summary

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The Spa Therapist provides professional massage, facial and body treatments while delivering warm, personalised service to Sofitel guests. Candidates are expected to hold relevant Australian qualifications, such as a Certificate IV in Massage Therapy or equivalent, and have practical experience in a hotel, day spa or wellness environment. Strong knowledge of treatment procedures, hygiene standards and client care is required. The role also requires excellent communication, presentation and time-management skills, with the flexibility to work weekends, evenings and public holidays. The successful candidate should be confident recommending suitable treatments and products, maintaining a calm and professional atmosphere, following health and safety procedures, and contributing positively to the hotel team.

About the employer

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour is a luxury hotel operated under Sofitel, Accor’s French-inspired premium hospitality brand. Located beside Sydney’s Darling Harbour, the hotel offers stylish accommodation, restaurants and bars, leisure facilities, event spaces and wellness services. Sofitel combines contemporary Australian hospitality with French elegance, aiming to provide refined, personalised experiences for both leisure and business travellers. As part of Accor, the property benefits from an international network, structured training, employee benefits and opportunities for career development across hotels and destinations. Team members are generally expected to demonstrate genuine care, polished presentation, cultural awareness and a commitment to high service standards. The hotel’s central location also places employees close to Sydney’s dining, entertainment, transport and waterfront attractions.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, wellness, tourism and hotel operations, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and resort destinations. Workplace culture is generally friendly, practical and team-oriented, with emphasis on customer service, punctuality, safety and work-life balance. Sydney provides a busy urban lifestyle, excellent public transport, beaches, restaurants and a diverse international community, although housing can be expensive. International applicants usually need a visa with work rights, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or another eligible temporary visa. Requirements depend on nationality, age, qualifications and occupation. Spa therapists may need recognised qualifications, relevant insurance and, in some cases, state-specific registration or local compliance checks. Before relocating, arrange accommodation, tax and bank details, health cover, transportation and confirmation that your visa permits the proposed hours and employment.