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Guest Service Agent
Role summary
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The Guest Service Agent supports smooth hotel operations by welcoming guests, handling check-in and check-out, managing reservations, processing payments, answering enquiries, coordinating guest requests and resolving issues professionally. Candidates are generally expected to have previous customer-service or hotel front-office experience, strong communication skills, a professional presentation and confidence using reservation or point-of-sale systems. The role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Accor expects candidates to be genuinely guest-focused, reliable, well organised and able to remain calm in a busy environment. Previous experience with Opera or similar hotel systems, knowledge of Sydney and additional languages may be 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 well-known brands such as ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Mövenpick, Sofitel and Fairmont, covering economy, midscale, upscale and luxury accommodation. Accor focuses on guest experience, responsible hospitality and creating career opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, sales, technology and corporate functions. In Australia, the group operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations. Employees may benefit from brand training, internal development pathways and access to staff travel or hotel-discount programs, subject to local terms. The Sydney position at 438 Sussex Street is associated with Accor’s hotel operations in the city and involves direct interaction with domestic and international travellers.