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Housekeeping Attendant - Public Area - Part Time
Role summary
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The Housekeeping Attendant – Public Area role is responsible for cleaning and maintaining hotel public spaces, including lobbies, corridors, elevators, restrooms, meeting areas and other guest facilities. Requirements generally include previous cleaning or housekeeping experience, attention to detail, good physical fitness, reliability and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Candidates should be comfortable standing for extended periods, lifting cleaning equipment and working varied shifts, including weekends and public holidays. A professional presentation, positive attitude, awareness of hygiene and safety standards, and courteous guest service are expected. The position is part time and requires consistent standards in a busy hotel environment.
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 residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Mövenpick, Sofitel and Fairmont, covering economy, midscale, premium and luxury accommodation. Accor properties provide opportunities in accommodation, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, events, wellness, administration and management. The company promotes guest service, multicultural teamwork, professional development and career mobility across its global network. In Australia, Accor operates hotels in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations. The Glen Waverley position is associated with a hotel serving business and leisure travellers in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, where reliable housekeeping support is essential to maintaining clean, welcoming public areas and a positive guest experience.