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Room Attendant
Role summary
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The Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning and preparing guest rooms, bathrooms, corridors and public areas to Accor’s quality 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, a reliable and professional approach, physical stamina, and the ability to work efficiently while standing, bending and lifting. Previous hotel or commercial cleaning experience is helpful but may not always be essential. Candidates are expected to provide friendly service, follow health and safety procedures, work well independently and as part of a team, and remain flexible with shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
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 properties across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes brands such as Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Pullman, Fairmont and Raffles, serving economy through luxury markets. Accor focuses on creating memorable guest experiences through accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, wellness and lifestyle services. The company employs people in hotel operations, guest services, housekeeping, culinary, administration and corporate functions. In Australia, Accor operates properties in cities, regional destinations and resort locations, offering opportunities for both experienced hospitality workers and people beginning their careers. Employees may also benefit from training, internal mobility, staff rates and access to opportunities across the group, subject to the specific hotel, role and employment conditions.