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Handyperson
Role summary
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The Handyperson supports hotel operations by completing general repairs, preventative maintenance and upkeep across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities. Typical requirements include practical trade or maintenance experience, basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical safety, good problem-solving ability, and a valid Australian work entitlement. A trade qualification is advantageous but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to work safely, respond promptly to maintenance requests, maintain high presentation standards, communicate professionally with guests and colleagues, and work flexibly across shifts, weekends and public holidays. Reliability, initiative, attention to detail and the ability to work independently are important.
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 Accor
Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick and Raffles, covering luxury, lifestyle, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor employs people across guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, sales and corporate functions. The company promotes professional development, internal mobility and service excellence, while its properties aim to create welcoming experiences for guests and supportive workplaces for employees. In Australia, Accor operates hotels and resorts in metropolitan, regional and coastal destinations, including Far North Queensland. The Port Douglas position is likely connected with a resort environment where maintaining facilities, guest comfort and high presentation standards is a key part of daily operations.