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Room Attendant
Role summary
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The Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning and preparing guest rooms, bathrooms, public areas and other accommodation spaces to Accor’s quality standards. Duties typically include changing linen, replenishing amenities, vacuuming, dusting, reporting maintenance issues and respecting guest privacy. Candidates should be physically fit, reliable, well organised and comfortable working on their feet for extended periods. Previous hotel or cleaning experience is helpful but training may be provided. The role requires attention to detail, a positive attitude, teamwork and the ability to work efficiently under time pressure. Availability for weekends, public holidays and varied shifts is generally expected. Good communication skills and a commitment to hygiene, safety and guest satisfaction 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 accommodation across Australia and around the world. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel, Mövenpick and Fairmont, serving economy, midscale, premium and luxury markets. Accor focuses on guest service, comfortable stays, food and beverage, wellness and memorable travel experiences. The company employs people in hotel operations, housekeeping, food service, administration, sales and management, offering opportunities in both city properties and resort destinations. Accor also promotes internal development through training, career progression and employee benefits. The advertised role is associated with a property in Nelly Bay on Magnetic Island, where the hotel environment combines accommodation services with a relaxed Queensland island setting.