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Night Auditor
Role summary
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The Night Auditor manages overnight front-desk operations, guest arrivals and departures, reservations, billing, payments and daily financial reconciliation. Requirements typically include hospitality or front-office experience, strong numerical and administrative skills, computer literacy and confident communication. Previous night audit experience and familiarity with hotel property-management systems are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work independently overnight, maintain accurate records, respond promptly to guest requests, follow security and emergency procedures, and deliver friendly, professional service. Flexibility to work nights, weekends and public holidays is essential. Reliability, attention to detail, calm decision-making and the ability to handle unexpected situations are important for this role at Accor in Tullamarine, Australia.
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 residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick and Fairmont, serving luxury, premium, midscale and economy markets. Accor focuses on creating welcoming guest experiences while supporting responsible tourism, inclusion and sustainable hotel operations. In Australia, the group operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and airport locations, providing opportunities across front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, sales, engineering and management. Employees may also benefit from training, career mobility and access to Accor's ALL loyalty programme and associated staff benefits. The Tullamarine position supports overnight hotel operations near Melbourne Airport, where accuracy, guest care and dependable service are particularly important.