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Public Area Attendant
Role summary
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The Public Area Attendant keeps guest-facing areas clean, safe and welcoming, including lobbies, corridors, public bathrooms, pool surroundings and outdoor spaces. Typical requirements include previous cleaning or housekeeping experience, good attention to detail, physical stamina, reliability and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Candidates should be comfortable standing for long periods, lifting cleaning equipment and working flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays. A professional presentation, positive attitude and strong commitment to hygiene and guest satisfaction are expected. Basic English communication is generally required, while knowledge of workplace health and safety procedures is an advantage.
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 lifestyle properties across more than 110 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Fairmont, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick and Rixos, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor focuses on guest experience, responsible tourism, employee development and creating welcoming environments for travellers and local communities. The company offers career opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, sales and management. This role is associated with Accor’s Port Douglas operations in Queensland, a popular tropical destination near the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Benefits and conditions vary by property, employment agreement and applicable Australian hospitality awards.