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Room Attendant
Role summary
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The Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning and preparing guest rooms, bathrooms, public areas and related facilities to Accor's required standards. Duties typically include making beds, changing linen, replenishing amenities, removing waste, reporting maintenance issues and respecting guest privacy and hotel procedures. Candidates should be reliable, physically fit and comfortable standing, bending and moving equipment throughout the shift. Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential. Previous hotel or cleaning experience is helpful but may not be essential, as training can be provided. Availability for weekends, public holidays and varying shifts is generally expected.
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 accommodation across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Fairmont and Rixos, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy segments. Accor focuses on welcoming guests, responsible tourism, memorable experiences and career development for its employees. In Australia, the group manages properties in major cities, regional destinations and coastal locations, offering roles across accommodation, food and beverage, sales, engineering and administration. The Room Attendant position is associated with Accor's accommodation operations at The Esplanade in Ettalong Beach, a coastal destination on the New South Wales Central Coast. Staff generally work within established housekeeping procedures while contributing to guest satisfaction and the overall presentation of the hotel.