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Housekeeping Supervisor
Role summary
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The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for coordinating daily housekeeping operations, allocating rooms, inspecting cleaning standards, managing supplies and supporting the housekeeping team. Requirements typically include previous hotel housekeeping experience, strong organisational and communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to work independently and confidence leading or mentoring team members. The successful candidate is expected to maintain high guest-service standards, follow health and safety procedures, respond promptly to maintenance or guest requests, manage priorities during busy periods and work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays. Experience with hotel property-management systems and knowledge of workplace health and safety practices are advantageous.
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 100 countries. Its portfolio includes brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick, The Sebel and Mantra, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor focuses on creating welcoming guest experiences while providing career opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, sales and corporate services. In Australia, the company operates properties in major cities, coastal destinations and regional tourism areas. Employees may benefit from structured training, internal mobility, staff accommodation or travel-related discounts at participating properties, depending on the hotel and employment conditions. The company promotes inclusive workplaces, responsible tourism and professional development through its global ALL Heartist culture and loyalty ecosystem.