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Public Area Attendant
Role summary
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The Public Area Attendant maintains the cleanliness, presentation and hygiene of guest-facing areas such as lobbies, corridors, lifts, public bathrooms, pools and outdoor spaces. Requirements typically include previous cleaning or hotel experience, good physical stamina, attention to detail, reliable attendance and the ability to work independently. The successful candidate is expected to follow hotel safety and sanitation standards, use cleaning equipment correctly, respond courteously to guests and support the wider housekeeping team. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is usually required. A positive attitude, professional appearance and clear communication are important, while an understanding of workplace health and safety is highly valued.
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 residences across more than 110 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and Fairmont, serving luxury, premium, midscale and economy markets. Accor focuses on welcoming guests, creating memorable experiences and supporting responsible tourism through its sustainability and community initiatives. Employees generally work in multicultural teams and may access training, internal development opportunities and benefits connected with the ALL - Accor Live Limitless loyalty programme. In Australia, Accor operates properties in city, regional and resort destinations, including the Palm Cove and Cairns area. A Public Area Attendant contributes to the guest experience by ensuring the hotel’s shared spaces remain clean, safe, attractive and ready for use throughout the day.