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Massage Therapist
Role summary
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The Massage Therapist provides professional massage and wellness treatments while delivering a consistently high standard of guest care. Applicants are generally expected to hold a recognised massage therapy qualification, relevant industry experience, appropriate professional registration or insurance, and knowledge of health, hygiene and workplace-safety procedures. The role requires strong communication skills, a warm and professional manner, attention to guest wellbeing, and the ability to recommend suitable treatments. Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and varying shifts is likely, particularly in a resort environment. Candidates should maintain treatment-room cleanliness, manage appointments accurately, protect guest privacy, meet service standards and contribute to a positive spa experience aligned with Accor’s hospitality values.
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-apartment brands across the world. Its portfolio includes well-known names such as Sofitel, Fairmont, Pullman, Novotel, Mövenpick, ibis and Mercure. Accor properties cover luxury, premium, midscale and economy markets, with services ranging from accommodation and dining to meetings, wellness and leisure. The company promotes guest-focused service, multicultural teamwork, professional development and responsible business practices. In Australia, Accor operates hotels and resorts in major cities, coastal destinations and regional locations, offering opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, housekeeping, wellness, administration and management. The Massage Therapist position is likely connected with a resort or hotel spa environment, where the focus is on personalised treatments, guest satisfaction, safe practice and maintaining the property’s overall wellness standards.