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EN - Housekeeping Attendant
Role summary
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The Housekeeping Attendant is responsible for cleaning and preparing guest rooms, bathrooms, public areas and related facilities to the hotel’s hygiene and presentation standards. Requirements typically include attention to detail, physical stamina, reliability, good time management and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Previous hotel or commercial cleaning experience is advantageous but may not be essential. Candidates are expected to provide friendly, discreet service, follow safe work practices, handle cleaning equipment and chemicals correctly, report maintenance issues and respect guest privacy. Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and varied shifts is generally required.
Can I work in Australia?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
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 The Clarence Hotel Sydney
The Clarence Hotel Sydney is a centrally located hotel in the heart of Sydney, close to major attractions, shopping, dining and transport links. It operates within Accor, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across luxury, premium, midscale and economy brands. Accor focuses on welcoming service, comfortable guest experiences and strong operational standards. Employees may benefit from structured training, internal career opportunities, staff discounts and exposure to an international hotel network. Housekeeping team members play an important role in maintaining room quality, cleanliness and guest satisfaction. The hotel environment is typically fast-paced and team-oriented, requiring employees to work efficiently while maintaining consistent standards during busy periods.