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Owner Relations Manager
Role summary
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The Owner Relations Manager is responsible for maintaining strong, professional relationships with property owners and ensuring their interests are represented within the hotel or resort operation. Typical requirements include experience in hotel operations, property management, owner relations, account management or business development; strong communication, negotiation and reporting skills; commercial awareness; and confidence working with financial and operational information. The successful candidate is expected to act as a trusted adviser, communicate performance results clearly, resolve concerns promptly, coordinate with internal departments and support the delivery of owner objectives while protecting Accor standards. Previous experience in a branded hotel, serviced apartment or resort environment, along with sound knowledge of the Australian tourism market, is advantageous.
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, serviced residences and lifestyle properties across more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, Mövenpick, Fairmont, Raffles, Mantra and Peppers. The company provides accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, wellness and travel experiences for business and leisure guests. Accor also works closely with property owners and investors, managing hotels under different brand and operating models. In Australia, it has a broad presence in city centres, regional destinations and resort locations, including the Gold Coast. The organisation promotes guest service, responsible tourism, inclusion, professional development and internal career mobility. Its owner-focused roles combine hospitality operations with commercial relationship management and require close cooperation between hotel teams, corporate departments and investment partners.