Porter (Summer Placement)

Role summary

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The Porter (Summer Placement) supports the front office team by welcoming guests, handling luggage, assisting with arrivals and departures, arranging transportation, delivering items, and providing helpful information about the hotel and Melbourne. Candidates should have friendly communication skills, a professional presentation, a service-focused attitude, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy luxury-hotel environment. Physical fitness is important because the role involves standing, walking, lifting and moving luggage. Availability for rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays, is expected. Previous hotel, customer service or porter experience is helpful but may not be essential. Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights and demonstrate reliability, teamwork and attention to detail.

About the employer

The Westin Melbourne is a luxury hotel operated under Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. Westin is known for its focus on wellbeing, offering comfortable accommodation, health-conscious dining, fitness facilities and service designed to help guests feel refreshed while travelling. Located in central Melbourne, the hotel serves leisure travellers, business guests, conference delegates and visitors attending major city events. Marriott International provides employees with structured training, career development opportunities and access to benefits that may include hotel discounts across its global portfolio. Working at The Westin Melbourne typically involves delivering polished, personalised service while maintaining the brand's standards for professionalism, care and guest comfort. The property provides a valuable environment for people seeking experience in luxury hospitality and international hotel operations.

Working in Australia

Australia is a large island continent with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, healthcare, construction, technology, agriculture and education. Melbourne offers a multicultural lifestyle, excellent public transport, major sporting and arts events, restaurants and a cooler, changeable climate. Australian workplace culture generally values punctuality, direct communication, inclusion, safety and a practical approach to teamwork. Living costs, especially rent, can be high in Melbourne, so budgeting and shared accommodation may be useful. Visitors and workers need the correct visa: options can include a Working Holiday visa, student visa with work conditions, employer-sponsored visa or another suitable temporary visa. Work rights must be confirmed before starting employment. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, a tax file number, an Australian bank account and health insurance where required. Australia is geographically large, so relocation between cities can involve significant travel and expense; Melbourne's airport and transport network make the city relatively accessible.