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Handyperson
Role summary
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The Handyperson supports the hotel’s Engineering and Maintenance team by completing general repairs, preventative maintenance and routine inspections across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities. Typical duties may include basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical assistance, furniture repairs and responding promptly to maintenance requests. Candidates are expected to have practical trade or maintenance experience, sound knowledge of workplace health and safety, good problem-solving ability and strong attention to detail. A relevant trade qualification is advantageous, although proven hands-on experience may be accepted. The successful candidate should be reliable, physically capable, well presented and comfortable working independently or as part of a team. Hospitality, hotel maintenance experience and flexibility to work varied shifts are desirable.
Can I work in Australia?
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How it works
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.
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.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary |
|---|---|
| Meals | Island resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Service charge | None; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 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.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is a luxury hotel located in Broadbeach, on Queensland’s Gold Coast. It operates under Sofitel, Accor’s French-inspired luxury hospitality brand, known for combining local character with refined service, contemporary design and French elegance. The hotel caters to leisure and business travellers and typically offers guest accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting and event facilities, wellness amenities and conference services. As part of Accor, employees may benefit from an international hospitality network, professional development opportunities, staff benefits and access to careers across multiple hotel brands and destinations. The property’s location places team members close to Broadbeach’s beaches, dining precincts, entertainment venues and the wider Gold Coast tourism market. Maintenance employees play an important behind-the-scenes role in protecting guest comfort, hotel presentation, safety and reliable daily operations.