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Activities Attendant
Role summary
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The Activities Attendant supports the resort’s recreational program, helping organise and deliver safe, enjoyable activities for children, families and guests. Requirements typically include friendly customer service, good communication, energy, reliability and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays. Experience in hospitality, recreation, childcare, entertainment or guest activities is useful. First-aid or CPR certification may be advantageous, and applicants should be comfortable working outdoors and around swimming-pool areas. The successful candidate is expected to engage guests warmly, follow health and safety procedures, prepare activity areas and equipment, maintain a professional appearance, and contribute positively to the wider resort team.
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 Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort is an Accor hotel located in Cairns, Queensland, a popular gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical north. The resort offers accommodation, dining, leisure facilities and family-friendly experiences, including swimming pools and landscaped outdoor areas. As part of Accor, one of the world’s largest hospitality groups, the property benefits from international brand standards, structured training and opportunities to develop a career across hotels and destinations. Novotel focuses on relaxed, approachable hospitality designed for business travellers, holidaymakers and families. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment where guest service, teamwork, safety and local knowledge are important. The Cairns location also provides exposure to resort operations and tourism, making the role suitable for someone who enjoys an active, social workplace and regular interaction with visitors.