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Duty Manager

Australia AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank Estimated salary: Approximately AUD $70,000–$82,000 per year, plus superannuation and applicable penalties or benefits
Role summary

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The Duty Manager supports the daily operation of the hotel, ensuring guests receive efficient, friendly and professional service across front office and related departments. Requirements generally include previous hotel or hospitality supervisory experience, strong communication and organisational skills, sound knowledge of guest service procedures, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays. Familiarity with hotel systems, cash handling, complaint resolution and workplace health and safety is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to lead by example, supervise team members, respond calmly to operational issues, manage guest requests and complaints, coordinate with other departments, and maintain Marriott service standards while helping create a welcoming experience for every guest.

About the employer

AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank is part of Marriott International's AC Hotels brand, a modern European-inspired hotel concept focused on stylish design, efficient service and thoughtful guest experiences. Located in Melbourne's Southbank precinct, the hotel serves leisure travellers, business guests and visitors attending nearby entertainment, dining and cultural venues. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, operating thousands of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. Its properties commonly provide structured training, internal career development, employee travel benefits and opportunities to move between departments or locations. At AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank, a Duty Manager would work in a contemporary urban environment, collaborating with front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, engineering and leadership teams to maintain smooth daily operations and high standards of guest satisfaction.

What the job usually comes with in Australia

Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingIsland resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary
MealsIsland resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary
FlightsVaries by employer
Service chargeNone; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law)
ContractPermanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years
LeaveFull-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none
Income taxResidents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Australia?

How it works: Only Core Skills list jobs (chef, cook, hotel manager) can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423 a year or more; waiters and room attendants are not on the list.

Watch for: The Far North Queensland (Cairns) regional agreement lists waiter, bar and housekeeping supervisors and night auditors, with a pay floor 10% lower.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List for the Skills in Demand visa (Migration (Specification of Occupations, Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2024, LIN 24/089, compilation of 7 November 2025). Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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