Housekeeper / Cleaner

Role summary

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The Housekeeper/Cleaner is responsible for cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, apartments, public areas and service spaces to Avani’s standards. Duties may include making beds, changing linen, replenishing amenities, vacuuming, dusting, sanitising bathrooms, reporting maintenance issues and safely handling cleaning equipment and chemicals. Candidates should have good attention to detail, a reliable and flexible work attitude, physical stamina, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Previous housekeeping or hotel cleaning experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires professional guest interaction, punctuality, safe work practices and availability for weekends, public holidays and varied shifts.

About the employer

Avani Adelaide Residences is part of Minor Hotels, an international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Australia and other markets. Avani is positioned as a contemporary lifestyle brand, offering comfortable, design-focused accommodation for leisure and business travellers. The Adelaide property provides serviced-residence style stays and relies on housekeeping, guest services and operational teams to maintain a clean, welcoming and consistent experience. Minor Hotels promotes professional hospitality standards, teamwork and opportunities to develop within a global hotel business. Employees may benefit from exposure to an international brand, structured operating procedures and career pathways across different properties and destinations. The exact employment conditions, benefits and progression opportunities depend on the advertised contract and applicable Australian workplace arrangements.

Working in Australia

Australia is a large country rather than an island destination in the usual holiday sense, and Adelaide is its coastal South Australian capital. Hospitality and cleaning opportunities are available in hotels, serviced apartments, restaurants, resorts, aged care and tourism, with stronger seasonal demand in major cities and regional destinations. Australian workplaces are generally informal, safety-focused and multicultural; punctuality, respectful communication and reliability are valued. Adelaide offers a relaxed lifestyle, good food and wine, beaches, festivals and comparatively moderate living costs, though rent and transport expenses should be planned carefully. International applicants need work rights, such as an employer-sponsored visa, Working Holiday visa where eligible, or another suitable temporary or permanent visa. Check official Department of Home Affairs requirements before travelling. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, a tax file number, Australian bank account, phone service and health insurance, and budget for bond, rent and transport.