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Maintenance Assistant
Role summary
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The Maintenance Assistant supports the hotel’s Engineering team with routine repairs, preventive maintenance and general upkeep of guest rooms, public areas, plant rooms and equipment. Typical requirements include practical maintenance experience, basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry or air-conditioning systems, good problem-solving skills, safe work practices and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. A trade qualification or relevant hotel maintenance experience is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to respond promptly to maintenance requests, complete work to a high standard, follow workplace health and safety procedures, communicate professionally with guests and colleagues, and work flexibly across shifts, weekends and public holidays when 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 serviced residences across more than 110 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Fairmont, Raffles and Mantra. Accor provides accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, wellness and lifestyle services to business and leisure travellers. The company promotes career development through internal training, mobility opportunities and its ALL - Accor Live Limitless loyalty programme. In Australia, Accor manages properties in metropolitan, regional and resort destinations, including the Gold Coast. Hotel maintenance teams play an important role in protecting guest comfort, building safety, energy efficiency and the reliable operation of facilities. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, care for guests and a commitment to responsible hospitality.