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Guest Service Agent
Role summary
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The Guest Service Agent welcomes guests, manages check-ins and check-outs, handles reservations and payments, responds to enquiries, and helps resolve guest concerns. Candidates are generally expected to have strong communication and customer-service skills, a professional presentation, attention to detail, and confidence using booking or property-management systems. Previous hotel, tourism, or reception experience is advantageous, although training may be provided. The role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays. A positive attitude, teamwork, local area knowledge, and the ability to remain calm during busy periods are important. Australian work rights and reliable availability are normally required.
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, Mantra, Pullman, Sofitel, and Fairmont, covering economy through luxury accommodation. Accor focuses on guest experiences, responsible tourism, employee development, and creating welcoming environments for both travellers and local communities. In Australia, the company manages properties in major cities, coastal destinations, and resort areas, including Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Employees typically work within multicultural teams and may access brand training, career-development opportunities, staff benefits, and discounted stays. The Mooloolaba role is likely based in a busy coastal hotel serving holidaymakers, business travellers, and event guests.