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Public Area Attendant
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The Public Area Attendant keeps guest-facing areas clean, presentable and safe, including lobbies, corridors, public bathrooms, restaurants and outdoor spaces. Responsibilities typically include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, replenishing supplies, removing waste, reporting maintenance issues and following hygiene and workplace-safety procedures. Candidates should be reliable, physically fit and comfortable standing, walking, bending and lifting during shifts. Good attention to detail, a positive attitude, personal presentation and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are expected. Previous hotel or cleaning experience is helpful but may not be essential. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is generally required.
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-apartment properties across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel, Fairmont, Raffles and Mövenpick. Accor offers accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, wellness and lifestyle services, with a strong focus on guest experience and responsible hospitality. In Australia, the group operates properties in city, coastal and resort destinations, including Noosa. Employees commonly receive structured training, opportunities to move between departments and access to the ALL Heartists employee benefits program, subject to local conditions. The company employs people across hotel operations, culinary, housekeeping, administration, sales and management, making it a significant employer within the Australian tourism and accommodation sector.