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Housekeeping Team Leader
Role summary
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The Housekeeping Team Leader supervises daily room-cleaning operations, allocates duties, checks room and public-area standards, supports room attendants, manages linen and supplies, and reports maintenance or guest issues. Candidates are expected to have previous housekeeping or hotel experience, strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of health, safety and hygiene procedures is important, along with flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and varying shifts. A professional attitude, reliability, physical fitness and a genuine focus on guest satisfaction are essential. Experience with hotel housekeeping systems and the ability to train or coach colleagues would be advantageous.
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 residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick and Fairmont, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor focuses on delivering welcoming guest experiences while providing career development, training and mobility opportunities for employees. The Palm Cove position is associated with the group's tropical Queensland operations, where housekeeping plays a central role in maintaining resort presentation and guest satisfaction. Accor promotes diverse and inclusive workplaces and supports hospitality employees across operational, supervisory and management careers. Benefits and employment conditions vary by property, brand and applicable Australian workplace awards or agreements.