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Guest Service Agent
Role summary
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The Guest Service Agent welcomes guests, manages check-in and check-out, handles reservations and payments, provides local information, responds to requests, and resolves concerns professionally. Candidates should have strong communication and customer-service skills, a friendly and professional manner, good attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm during busy periods. Previous hotel, resort, reception, or reservations experience is beneficial. Availability for rotating shifts, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays, is generally expected. Familiarity with hotel systems, cash handling, and basic computer applications is an advantage. The role also requires teamwork, reliable attendance, a polished presentation, and a genuine commitment to creating a positive guest experience.
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 residences across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick, and Fairmont, serving business and leisure travellers across different market segments. Accor focuses on welcoming service, memorable guest experiences, sustainable operations, and career development for its employees. In Australia, the company operates properties in major cities, regional destinations, and resort locations, offering opportunities in front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, administration, sales, and management. Employees may also benefit from international mobility, training programs, hotel discounts, and access to the company’s ALL loyalty ecosystem. The exact workplace, benefits, and employment conditions depend on the individual hotel and the applicable Australian award or enterprise agreement.