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Room Attendant
Role summary
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The Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning and preparing guest rooms, bathrooms, corridors and other assigned areas to Accor standards. Duties include changing linen, replenishing amenities, vacuuming, dusting, reporting maintenance issues and respecting guest privacy and hotel safety procedures. Candidates should be physically fit, reliable, well presented and able to work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail. Previous housekeeping or hotel experience is helpful but may not be essential, as training is often provided. The role requires good communication, a positive attitude, teamwork and flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and varied shifts. A strong commitment to cleanliness, hygiene, guest satisfaction and safe work practices is expected.
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 global hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced properties across many market segments, from economy accommodation to luxury brands. Its portfolio includes well-known names such as ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel, Fairmont and Raffles. Accor properties provide accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, wellness and other guest services in destinations worldwide. The company promotes career development through internal training, international opportunities and its ALL - Accor Live Limitless loyalty program. In Australia, Accor operates hotels in major cities, regional centres and resort destinations, employing people in guest services, housekeeping, food and beverage, administration, maintenance and management. The organisation generally values hospitality, teamwork, inclusion, sustainability and creating positive guest experiences. This Room Attendant opportunity is associated with hotel operations in the Parramatta area of New South Wales.