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Room Attendant
Role summary
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The Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning and servicing guest rooms, bathrooms, corridors and other assigned areas to Accor’s cleanliness and presentation standards. Duties typically include changing linen, replenishing amenities, removing rubbish, reporting maintenance issues and respecting guest privacy. Candidates should be reliable, physically fit, detail-oriented and able to work efficiently while standing and bending for extended periods. Previous hotel housekeeping or cleaning experience is helpful, but training may be provided. The role requires a professional appearance, good communication, teamwork, flexibility to work weekends and public holidays, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction, hygiene and workplace safety.
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 global hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across luxury, premium, midscale and economy segments. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Mövenpick, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and Rixos. Accor properties focus on guest service, comfortable accommodation, food and beverage, meetings and events, and memorable travel experiences. The company employs people in hotels, restaurants, housekeeping, culinary operations, administration and corporate functions around the world. In Australia, Accor operates properties in major cities, coastal destinations and resort locations, including the Gold Coast. Employees may benefit from structured training, career development, staff recognition programs and hotel accommodation or dining discounts, subject to local conditions. The group promotes diversity, responsible hospitality and professional growth across its international network.