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Porter
Role summary
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The Porter supports a smooth guest arrival and departure experience by welcoming visitors, handling luggage, arranging taxis, assisting with vehicle movements, delivering items, and providing helpful local information. The role typically requires previous hotel, guest service, or concierge experience, strong communication skills, professional presentation, and a valid driver’s licence. Candidates should be physically fit enough to handle luggage, available for rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays, and comfortable working in a busy luxury-hotel environment. A friendly, reliable attitude, attention to detail, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to exceeding guest expectations are essential.
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 Pullman East Melbourne
Pullman is Accor’s premium, contemporary hotel brand, designed for business and leisure travellers who value thoughtful service, modern facilities, and productive, comfortable stays. Pullman hotels operate internationally and typically offer accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting spaces, fitness facilities, and professional guest services. Pullman Melbourne East is located in Melbourne, Victoria, near the city’s sporting, cultural, dining, and business districts. As part of Accor, the hotel benefits from a global hospitality network, established training programs, employee benefits, and opportunities for career progression across Australia and overseas. The team focuses on personalised service, efficient operations, and creating a welcoming experience for every guest.