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Public Area Cleaner
Role summary
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The Public Area Cleaner is responsible for maintaining clean, presentable and hygienic guest and staff areas throughout the hotel, including lobbies, corridors, elevators, public washrooms and other shared spaces. Duties may include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sanitising surfaces, removing rubbish, replenishing supplies and reporting maintenance or safety issues. Candidates are generally expected to have good attention to detail, physical stamina, a reliable and professional approach, and the ability to work independently or as part of a housekeeping team. Previous hotel or commercial cleaning experience is helpful but may not always be essential. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is commonly required, along with a commitment to Accor’s cleanliness, safety and guest-service standards.
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 the world. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Mövenpick, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and Swissôtel. Accor properties serve business and leisure travellers across a wide range of markets, from economy accommodation to luxury resorts. The company places strong emphasis on guest experience, responsible hospitality, inclusion, professional development and sustainable operations. In Australia, Accor manages hotels in major cities and regional destinations, offering employment across housekeeping, food and beverage, front office, maintenance, events and management. The Melbourne position is associated with the hotel at 471 Little Bourke Street, where public-area cleanliness contributes directly to the property’s presentation, safety and overall guest experience.