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Executive Housekeeper
Role summary
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The Executive Housekeeper leads the housekeeping and public-area teams, ensuring guest rooms, facilities and service areas meet Accor’s cleanliness, presentation and safety standards. Requirements generally include previous supervisory or executive housekeeping experience, strong knowledge of hotel cleaning procedures, staff scheduling, inventory control, quality inspections and workplace health and safety. Experience in a resort or luxury hotel environment is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to lead by example, coach and motivate employees, manage departmental budgets and supplies, coordinate effectively with Front Office and Maintenance, respond professionally to guest feedback, and maintain high standards during busy periods. Good communication, organisation, attention to detail, flexibility and a practical, hands-on leadership style are essential.
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 residences across the world through brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick and Fairmont. The company provides accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, wellness and leisure services across a broad range of market segments. Accor places strong emphasis on guest experience, responsible hospitality, inclusion, employee development and career mobility. Its Australian properties range from city hotels to coastal resorts, offering roles in operations, culinary services, housekeeping, engineering, sales and management. The Executive Housekeeper position in Kingscliff is associated with the company’s commitment to maintaining welcoming, well-presented accommodation and delivering consistent service standards. Employees may benefit from structured training, international career opportunities, staff rates and access to Accor’s wider hospitality network, depending on the property and employment conditions.