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Building Manager
Role summary
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The Building Manager is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient and well-maintained operation of the property. Requirements typically include experience in building, facilities or hotel engineering management; knowledge of essential services, compliance, contractors, budgets and workplace health and safety; and strong communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate preventive maintenance, manage service providers, respond to building issues, maintain records, support sustainability initiatives and ensure the property meets legal, operational and guest-service standards. Practical problem-solving ability, leadership, reliability and a customer-focused approach are important.
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 global hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, residences and lifestyle properties across many market segments, from economy accommodation to luxury brands. Its portfolio includes brands such as ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Mövenpick, Sofitel, Fairmont and Raffles. Accor combines accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, wellness and loyalty services, with a strong focus on guest experience and responsible tourism. The company employs people in countries around the world and promotes career development, internal mobility, training and diversity. In Australia, Accor operates and manages a broad range of hotels and hospitality venues, making it one of the country’s major hospitality employers. The position at 820 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, is part of Accor’s local property operations and would likely involve close coordination with contractors, hotel teams, owners and regulatory authorities.