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Handyperson - Full Time
Role summary
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The Handyperson will support the hotel’s Engineering and Maintenance team by completing general repairs, preventative maintenance and upkeep across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities. Candidates should have practical experience in building maintenance, repairs or a related trade, along with good problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting is valuable. The role requires safe work practices, the ability to respond promptly to maintenance requests and confidence working independently or as part of a team. Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends or public holidays may be expected. Relevant qualifications, construction or maintenance experience, and Australian work rights are likely to 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 South Wharf
Accor is a global hospitality group operating thousands of hotels, resorts and extended-stay properties across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Novotel, ibis, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel and Fairmont. Accor focuses on welcoming guest experiences, professional development, sustainability and inclusive workplaces. Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is located within Melbourne’s South Wharf precinct, close to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, restaurants, shopping and public transport. The hotel serves business and leisure travellers and provides accommodation, food and beverage services, meetings and events. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with access to Accor’s internal training, career pathways and employee benefits. The company’s culture places emphasis on teamwork, service quality, safety and creating positive experiences for both guests and colleagues.