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Public Area Attendant
Role summary
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The Public Area Attendant keeps hotel lobbies, corridors, lifts, public bathrooms and other guest areas clean, tidy and welcoming. Requirements generally include previous cleaning or hotel experience, good attention to detail, physical stamina, a professional appearance and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. The role involves standing for long periods, handling cleaning equipment safely and working flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays. Candidates should communicate politely with guests, follow Accor hygiene and safety procedures, report maintenance issues promptly and consistently maintain high presentation standards in a busy Sydney hotel.
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 luxury, premium, midscale and economy segments. Its brands include Sofitel, MGallery, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and Fairmont. Accor properties provide accommodation, restaurants, bars, meetings, wellness and guest services in destinations around the world. The company promotes career development, service excellence, inclusion and opportunities to move between hotels and countries. In Australia, Accor operates properties in major cities, coastal destinations and regional areas, employing people across housekeeping, food and beverage, front office, maintenance, sales and management. A Public Area Attendant supports the guest experience by ensuring shared hotel spaces remain clean, safe and presentable throughout the day.