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Houseperson
Role summary
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The Houseperson supports the housekeeping team by keeping guest floors, service areas and public spaces clean, tidy and well supplied. Typical duties include transporting linen and amenities, removing rubbish, assisting room attendants, reporting maintenance issues and following health, safety and hygiene procedures. Candidates should be physically fit, reliable, organised and comfortable standing, walking and lifting during shifts. Previous hotel or cleaning experience is helpful but may not be essential. Accor expects a professional appearance, attention to detail, teamwork, courteous guest service and flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and varied shifts.
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 more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel, Mövenpick and Fairmont, covering economy through luxury accommodation. Accor focuses on guest experience, professional hospitality and responsible business practices, while providing career opportunities in hotels, restaurants, housekeeping, events, administration and management. In Australia, Accor operates properties in major cities, regional centres and resort destinations. Employees may receive structured training, internal development opportunities and access to the ALL—Accor Live Limitless loyalty and benefits programme. The company generally values teamwork, inclusiveness, service quality and cultural diversity, making it a common entry point for people beginning or developing a career in hotel operations.