Housekeeper & Common Area Cleaner

Role summary

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The Housekeeper & Common Area Cleaner is responsible for cleaning guest rooms, public areas, corridors and other hotel facilities at Oaks Melbourne St Kilda. Duties include making beds, changing linen, replenishing amenities, vacuuming, dusting, sanitising bathrooms and reporting maintenance or safety issues. Previous housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience is preferred, although training may be provided. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, a reliable and practical approach, good personal presentation and the ability to work efficiently while maintaining hotel standards. The role requires physical stamina, including standing, bending and lifting, plus flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and varying shifts. A positive attitude, teamwork and legal Australian working rights are expected.

About the employer

Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites is an Australian accommodation brand operated by Minor Hotels, an international hospitality group with properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Australia. Oaks manages hotels and serviced apartments in major city, resort and regional destinations, offering short- and extended-stay accommodation for leisure and business travellers. Oaks Melbourne St Kilda is located near Melbourne’s beachside St Kilda precinct, close to restaurants, public transport and local attractions. The company’s hotel teams focus on clean, comfortable accommodation, friendly service and efficient daily operations. Housekeeping employees work closely with reception, maintenance and management to ensure rooms and shared areas meet guest expectations. Employment may include permanent, part-time or casual arrangements, with opportunities to develop experience in hotel operations and progress within the broader Minor Hotels group.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, cleaning, healthcare, construction, trades, technology and agriculture. Melbourne is multicultural, artistic and sports-focused, with excellent public transport, varied dining and a generally relaxed lifestyle, although housing and living costs can be high. Workers usually need a visa with appropriate work rights, such as a Working Holiday visa, skilled visa, employer-sponsored visa or student visa with work limits. Check current requirements through the Australian Department of Home Affairs before travelling. Relocating usually involves arranging accommodation, a tax file number, Australian bank account, mobile service and health insurance. Employees are protected by minimum employment standards, award wages and workplace safety laws. Australia is geographically large, so travel between cities can be expensive, but Melbourne’s surrounding coast, national parks and cultural attractions are accessible by public transport or car.