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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 public areas to Accor’s presentation standards. Duties typically include changing linen, replenishing amenities, vacuuming, dusting, reporting maintenance issues and respecting guest privacy and hotel procedures. The role requires good attention to detail, physical stamina, time management and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Previous hotel or cleaning experience is helpful but may not be essential. Candidates are expected to provide friendly, professional service, follow workplace health and safety requirements, maintain confidentiality and work flexibly across mornings, weekends and public holidays. Reliable attendance, a positive attitude and eligibility to work in Australia are important.
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 serviced residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Fairmont, Raffles and Mantra. Accor provides accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, wellness and guest-experience services for leisure and business travellers. The company promotes career development through its global network, training programs and ALL - Accor Live Limitless loyalty platform. In Australia, Accor operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and coastal resorts, including Queensland locations such as Caloundra. Its workplace culture generally focuses on hospitality, teamwork, inclusion, sustainability and delivering consistent service standards. Employees may gain opportunities to move between departments, properties and countries as they build experience within the hotel industry.