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Room Attendant
Role summary
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The Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning and servicing guest rooms, bathrooms and allocated public areas to Novotel and Accor standards. Duties include changing linen, replenishing amenities, reporting maintenance issues, handling cleaning equipment safely and respecting guest privacy. Applicants should have good attention to detail, physical stamina and the ability to work efficiently while standing, bending and lifting. Previous hotel or commercial cleaning experience is helpful but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to be reliable, well presented, organised and comfortable working independently or as part of a diverse team. Weekend, public holiday and varied-shift availability is generally required, along with a professional and guest-focused attitude.
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 Novotel Brisbane South Bank
Accor is a global hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and lifestyle properties across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Novotel, ibis, Mercure, Sofitel, Pullman and Fairmont, covering economy through luxury accommodation. Accor focuses on welcoming guests, comfortable stays, responsible tourism and career development for employees. Novotel Brisbane South Bank is located in Brisbane’s South Bank precinct, close to restaurants, cultural attractions, convention facilities and public transport. The hotel serves business and leisure travellers and typically provides accommodation, food and beverage and event services. As part of Accor, employees may benefit from structured training, internal mobility, hotel discounts and opportunities to build experience in the international hospitality industry.