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Public Area Attendant
Role summary
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The Public Area Attendant is responsible for keeping guest-facing areas clean, safe and welcoming, including foyers, corridors, lifts, public restrooms, restaurants and other shared spaces. Duties may include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, replenishing supplies, removing rubbish, reporting maintenance issues and following hotel hygiene and safety procedures. Candidates should have good attention to detail, a professional appearance, reliable work habits and the physical ability to stand, walk, bend and lift during a shift. Previous hotel or commercial cleaning experience is helpful but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to work independently and cooperatively, maintain high presentation standards and provide courteous service to guests and colleagues. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays may be required.
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 Novotel Melbourne Preston
Novotel Melbourne Preston is part of Accor, a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across many countries. Novotel is Accor’s midscale hotel brand, designed for business and leisure travellers, with a focus on comfortable accommodation, practical facilities, welcoming service and contemporary dining. The Preston property serves visitors to Melbourne’s northern suburbs and is positioned near local restaurants, transport links and business areas. As an Accor hotel, it generally operates within structured service, cleanliness, safety and guest-experience standards, while offering employees access to a large hospitality network. Team members may also benefit from Accor training, employee travel programs and opportunities to progress between departments or properties. The working environment is typically fast-paced and multicultural, with strong emphasis on teamwork, reliability and consistent presentation.