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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 hospitality standards. Duties typically include changing linen, replenishing amenities, reporting maintenance issues, handling guest requests and following health, safety and chemical-use procedures. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, a reliable and hardworking attitude, good personal presentation and the ability to work efficiently with limited supervision. Previous hotel or commercial cleaning experience is desirable but training may be provided. The role requires physical stamina, including standing, bending and lifting, as well as availability for early mornings, weekends and public holidays. Friendly communication, teamwork and respect for guest privacy are essential.
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 Australia and worldwide. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Pullman, Sofitel, Fairmont, Raffles and Peppers. Accor provides accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, wellness and lifestyle experiences for business and leisure travellers. The company employs people in guest services, housekeeping, culinary operations, engineering, administration and management. Its Australian properties range from city hotels to coastal resorts, offering opportunities in both metropolitan and regional destinations. Accor promotes service excellence, teamwork, professional development and diversity, while providing access to the ALL – Accor Live Limitless loyalty and employee benefits programs. Working conditions and benefits vary by hotel, role and employment agreement.