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Guest Service Agent
Role summary
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The Guest Service Agent welcomes guests, manages check-ins and check-outs, processes reservations and payments, responds to enquiries, and helps resolve service issues. Candidates are expected to have strong communication and customer-service skills, a professional presentation, good attention to detail, and confidence using hotel property-management systems. Previous front-office or hospitality experience is advantageous, though training may be provided. The role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, along with the ability to remain calm in a busy environment. A positive attitude, teamwork, local work rights and a genuine commitment to creating memorable guest experiences are important.
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 luxury, premium, midscale and economy segments. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Mövenpick, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and Mantra. Accor employs people in hotels, restaurants, bars, meetings and events, wellness, sales, technology and corporate support. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, cultural diversity, responsible tourism and career development through training and internal mobility. In Australia, Accor operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations, offering opportunities for both experienced hospitality professionals and people beginning their careers. The Brisbane position provides experience in front-office operations within an established international hotel environment.