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Houseperson
Role summary
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A Houseperson supports the housekeeping team by maintaining clean, well-stocked guest floors and service areas. Typical duties include collecting and delivering linen, towels and amenities, removing rubbish, cleaning public and back-of-house areas, assisting room attendants, and reporting maintenance or safety issues. Applicants should be physically fit, organised, reliable and comfortable working on their feet, lifting supplies and completing repetitive tasks. Previous hotel, cleaning or hospitality experience is helpful but not always essential. The successful candidate is expected to provide friendly service, follow hygiene and workplace-safety procedures, work efficiently with minimal supervision, and remain flexible for weekends, public holidays and changing shifts.
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 and Fairmont, covering luxury, premium, midscale and economy accommodation. Accor focuses on guest service, responsible tourism, food and beverage, wellness and memorable local experiences. In Australia, the group operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations, including the tropical Port Douglas area. Employees generally work within multicultural teams and may receive access to training, career development and staff travel benefits through Accor’s hotel network. The company promotes inclusion, sustainability and professional growth across its operations.