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Assistant Manager (Front Office)
Role summary
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The Assistant Manager, Front Office supports the Front Office Manager in leading reception and guest-services operations at an Accor property in Perth. Requirements typically include previous hotel front-office or supervisory experience, strong knowledge of reservations and property-management systems, excellent English communication, and the legal right to work in Australia. The successful candidate is expected to supervise shifts, coordinate check-in and check-out, resolve guest concerns professionally, maintain service standards, support team training, manage cash and records accurately, and assist with rostering and daily reporting. Flexibility is important, as the role generally includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays. A welcoming attitude, commercial awareness, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment are highly valued.
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 well-known brands such as Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick, and many others, covering luxury, premium, midscale, and economy accommodation. Accor combines hotel operations with restaurants, bars, meetings, wellness, loyalty, and guest-experience services. The company places strong emphasis on hospitality, inclusion, professional development, sustainability, and creating memorable stays for guests. In Australia, Accor manages properties in major cities, regional destinations, and resort locations, providing opportunities across front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, administration, sales, and management. Employees may also benefit from internal training, career mobility, and discounted accommodation through the ALL Accor loyalty and employee programs, depending on property and employment conditions.