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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 other assigned areas to Accor’s quality standards. Duties include changing linen, replenishing amenities, reporting maintenance issues, handling cleaning equipment safely and respecting guest privacy. Candidates should be physically fit, reliable, well presented and able to work efficiently with attention to detail. Previous hotel or housekeeping experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires flexibility to work mornings, weekends and public holidays, along with good communication skills and a positive team attitude. A commitment to hygiene, workplace safety and excellent guest service is expected.
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 global hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mantra and Peppers, serving luxury, premium, midscale and economy markets. Accor focuses on welcoming guests, comfortable stays, responsible tourism and career development for its employees. In Australia, the company manages properties in major cities, coastal destinations and regional areas, offering roles across housekeeping, food and beverage, front office, engineering and management. The advertised Room Attendant position is associated with Accor’s operations in the Alexandra Headland area of Queensland, where employees support clean, comfortable and well-presented guest accommodation while working as part of a hotel housekeeping team.