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Room Attendant
Role summary
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The Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning and servicing guest rooms, bathrooms and allocated public areas to Accor’s hygiene and presentation standards. Duties include changing linen, replenishing amenities, reporting maintenance issues, handling guest requests and following health, safety and security procedures. The role generally requires good attention to detail, reliability, physical fitness and the ability to work efficiently while standing, bending and lifting. Previous hotel or housekeeping experience is useful but may not be essential, as training is often provided. Candidates are expected to provide friendly service, protect guest privacy, work well independently and as part of a team, and be available for varied shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
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 well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick, Swissôtel and Fairmont, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor employs people across guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, events, administration and hotel management. The company promotes guest-focused service, professional development, inclusion and responsible tourism through its hospitality and sustainability programs. In Australia, Accor operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations, offering opportunities for both experienced hotel workers and people entering the industry. Benefits and conditions vary by property, role, employment type and applicable Australian awards or workplace agreements.