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Houseperson / Public Areas Attendant
Role summary
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The Houseperson / Public Areas Attendant maintains the cleanliness, presentation and hygiene of hotel public spaces, including lobbies, corridors, lifts, restrooms and staff areas. Duties may include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, waste removal, replenishing supplies, reporting maintenance issues and assisting room attendants when required. The role generally requires previous housekeeping, cleaning or hotel experience, although a positive attitude and willingness to learn may be accepted. Candidates should have good attention to detail, reliable attendance, physical stamina, safe manual-handling practices and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, along with professional communication and valid Australian work rights, is expected.
Can I work in Australia?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
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 Pullman Brisbane King George Square
Pullman Brisbane King George Square is a full-service upscale hotel located in Brisbane’s central business district, close to King George Square, Queen Street Mall, restaurants, transport links and major business and cultural venues. The hotel offers guest rooms, dining, event and conference facilities, fitness amenities and professional hospitality services for business and leisure travellers. It operates under Pullman, Accor’s internationally recognised premium brand, which focuses on contemporary design, efficient service and memorable guest experiences. As part of Accor, the property provides employees with opportunities to work in a global hotel group, access training and development programs, and potentially progress across different brands and destinations. Hotel roles typically involve a diverse international guest base, team-based operations and a strong emphasis on cleanliness, safety, service standards and reliable day-to-day execution.