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Public Area Attendant
Role summary
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The Public Area Attendant keeps hotel common areas clean, presentable and safe, including lobbies, corridors, lifts, restrooms and other guest facilities. Typical requirements include previous cleaning or housekeeping experience, strong attention to detail, reliability, physical stamina and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. The candidate is expected to follow cleaning procedures, use equipment and chemicals safely, maintain presentation standards, respond courteously to guests and support the wider housekeeping team. Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, is commonly required. A positive attitude and good communication skills are important in this guest-facing hospitality role.
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 properties across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Fairmont, Raffles and many others, serving luxury, premium, midscale and economy markets. Accor focuses on providing welcoming guest experiences while supporting responsible tourism, employee development and inclusive workplaces. In Australia, the company operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations, offering opportunities across housekeeping, food and beverage, front office, maintenance, administration and management. Employees may also benefit from training, internal career mobility, hotel discounts and access to the group’s ALL loyalty ecosystem. The advertised position is associated with Accor’s hotel operations in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, where maintaining clean and attractive public spaces is an important part of the guest experience.