Room Attendant - Casual

Role summary

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The Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning and preparing guest rooms, bathrooms, public areas, and assigned hotel facilities to Accor and hotel standards. Duties include changing linen, replenishing amenities, reporting maintenance issues, handling guest requests, and following health, safety, and hygiene procedures. Candidates should be reliable, physically fit, well presented, and able to work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail. Previous hotel or cleaning experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires flexibility to work casual shifts, including mornings, weekends, and public holidays. A positive attitude, teamwork, discretion, and courteous guest service are expected.

About the employer

Batman’s Hill on Collins is an Accor-operated hotel in central Melbourne, located near Southern Cross Station, Collins Street, the Docklands, and major city attractions. Accor is a global hospitality group operating thousands of hotels, resorts, and serviced residences across more than 100 countries. Its brands range from economy accommodation to luxury properties, with a strong focus on guest service, responsible hospitality, career development, and inclusive workplaces. At Batman’s Hill on Collins, employees support accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, and guest services for business and leisure travellers. Working for the hotel can provide practical experience in an international hospitality environment, access to Accor training and employee benefits, and opportunities to progress into other hotel departments or properties within the wider group.

Working in Australia

Australia is a large island country with opportunities in hospitality, tourism, healthcare, construction, agriculture, technology, and education. Melbourne offers a multicultural lifestyle, excellent public transport, cafés, arts, sport, and diverse neighbourhoods, though housing and living costs can be high. Hotel work commonly involves rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays, with casual roles offering flexibility but less guaranteed income. International applicants generally need a visa that permits work, such as a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa, student visa with work limits, or another eligible pathway. Check current conditions with the Australian Department of Home Affairs before travelling. Plan for accommodation, tax registration, a bank account, health insurance, and transport costs. Melbourne’s climate is changeable, so bring layers. Respecting workplace safety, punctuality, cultural diversity, and responsible water and environmental use will help newcomers settle successfully.