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Housekeeping All Rounder
Role summary
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The Housekeeping All Rounder is responsible for cleaning and servicing guest rooms, public areas and other hotel facilities to Accor standards. Duties may include making beds, replenishing amenities, vacuuming, dusting, handling linen, reporting maintenance issues and assisting with laundry or general housekeeping tasks. Candidates should be reliable, physically fit, well presented and comfortable working on their feet. Previous hotel or cleaning experience is helpful but may not be essential, provided the applicant has a strong work ethic and willingness to learn. Attention to detail, good time management, teamwork and the ability to work independently are expected. Flexibility to work mornings, weekends and public holidays is generally required.
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 Accor
Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across numerous countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick and Fairmont, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor focuses on guest service, comfortable stays, food and beverage experiences, meetings and events, and sustainable tourism. In Australia, the company operates properties in capital cities, regional destinations and coastal resort locations, creating opportunities in housekeeping, front office, food and beverage, engineering, administration and management. Employees typically work in multicultural teams and may receive structured training, staff benefits and opportunities to progress between brands or locations. The advertised role is associated with Accor's Australian hotel operations and supports the cleanliness, presentation and overall guest experience of the property.