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Grounds and Maintenance Assistant
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The Grounds and Maintenance Assistant supports the upkeep, presentation and safe operation of resort grounds, gardens, outdoor facilities and general property areas. Duties may include gardening, mowing, pruning, watering, rubbish removal, minor repairs, basic maintenance and assisting tradespeople. Applicants are generally expected to have practical maintenance or gardening experience, good physical fitness, attention to detail and the ability to work outdoors in hot and humid conditions. A trade, horticulture or maintenance background is advantageous but may not be essential. The successful candidate should be reliable, safety-conscious, self-motivated and comfortable working independently or as part of a hotel engineering team. Availability for weekends, public holidays and varied shifts may be required.
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 Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Fairmont, Raffles and Mövenpick. Accor provides accommodation, food and beverage, wellness, meetings and leisure experiences for business and holiday travellers. The company employs people across hotel operations, engineering, housekeeping, culinary services, guest relations, sales and administration. Its Australian properties range from city hotels to coastal and regional resorts, offering opportunities in both established destinations and remote locations. Accor promotes career development through on-the-job learning, internal mobility and brand training. Employee benefits may include hotel discounts, staff dining, wellbeing initiatives and access to opportunities across the wider Accor network, depending on the property and employment terms.