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Guest Relations Officer

Australia Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay Estimated salary: Approximately AUD $60,000–$70,000 per year, plus superannuation and potential benefits
Role summary

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The Guest Relations Officer welcomes guests, manages special requests, provides local information, resolves concerns and helps create a smooth, personalised hotel experience. Candidates are expected to have strong communication and customer-service skills, a professional presentation, cultural awareness and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Previous experience in guest relations, front office or luxury hospitality is beneficial. The role requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays, confidence using hotel systems and excellent attention to detail. Fluency in English is essential, while additional languages are advantageous.

About the employer

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay is a large upscale Marriott property located near Sydney’s Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The hotel welcomes business and leisure travellers and provides accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, event spaces, fitness amenities and guest services. As part of Marriott International, the hotel operates within one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, known for its extensive global portfolio, service standards and employee development opportunities. Staff work in a multicultural environment serving guests from Australia and around the world. The property offers experience across front office, food and beverage, events, housekeeping and hotel operations, making it a strong workplace for hospitality professionals seeking exposure to an international brand in a major Australian city.

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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