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Room Attendant
Role summary
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The Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning and servicing guest rooms, bathrooms, corridors and related hotel areas to Accor’s cleanliness and presentation standards. Requirements typically include good attention to detail, reliability, physical stamina, a professional appearance and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Previous hotel or housekeeping experience is helpful but may not be essential, as training can be provided. Candidates should be comfortable standing for long periods, bending, lifting linen and working to daily productivity targets. The role also requires respectful guest interaction, safe chemical handling, confidentiality and flexible availability, including weekends, public holidays and varying shifts.
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 Accor
Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and lifestyle properties across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mantra and Fairmont, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor focuses on guest service, responsible tourism, employee development and creating memorable experiences. In Australia, the company operates properties in capital cities, regional destinations and resort locations, including the tropical Cairns and Palm Cove area. Employees may benefit from structured training, career mobility, staff travel programs and opportunities to work across different hotel departments and destinations. The Palm Cove role is likely connected with resort housekeeping operations, where maintaining high standards is particularly important because rooms, villas and public spaces support leisure travellers and holiday guests.