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Public Area Cleaner
Role summary
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The Public Area Cleaner is responsible for keeping hotel corridors, lobbies, public washrooms, lifts, entrances and other shared areas clean, presentable and hygienic. Typical requirements include previous cleaning or housekeeping experience, strong attention to detail, physical fitness, reliable attendance and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. The successful candidate should follow cleaning procedures, safely use chemicals and equipment, respond courteously to guests and maintain Accor service standards. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is generally expected. A positive attitude, neat presentation and commitment to workplace health and safety are important.
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 many countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Mövenpick, Sofitel and Fairmont, covering economy through luxury accommodation. Accor focuses on guest service, comfortable stays, food and beverage, meetings, wellness and memorable travel experiences. In Australia, the group employs people across hotels in capital cities, regional destinations and coastal resorts, including the Gold Coast. Employees may receive structured training, career development opportunities and access to benefits linked to Accor’s loyalty and lifestyle programs. The company promotes diversity, inclusion, responsible business practices and teamwork, although daily duties and employment conditions vary by property and employment agreement.