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Assistant Manager
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The Assistant Manager supports the hotel’s day-to-day operations, helps lead team members, maintains high guest-service standards and assists with resolving operational issues. The role generally requires previous hotel or resort experience, strong communication and organisational skills, sound knowledge of front-of-house and general hotel procedures, and the ability to work across rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays. Candidates are expected to be hands-on, professional and customer focused, with confidence supervising staff, handling guest concerns, coordinating departments and supporting the Hotel Manager. Experience with hotel property-management systems, cash handling and workplace health and safety is advantageous. A positive leadership style, commercial awareness and the right to work in Australia are normally required.
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 brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick, Peppers and Mantra, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor focuses on welcoming guest experiences, responsible tourism, employee development and diverse career opportunities. In Australia, the company manages city hotels, coastal resorts and regional properties, often offering roles across accommodation, food and beverage, events, wellness and hotel operations. The Kingscliff opportunity is associated with Accor’s resort presence on the New South Wales north coast, where employees support leisure guests and local tourism. Benefits may include training, internal mobility and access to employee accommodation or travel-related discounts, depending on the property and employment conditions.