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Handyperson
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The Handyperson supports the hotel’s Engineering and Maintenance team by completing routine repairs, preventative maintenance and general upkeep across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities. Requirements typically include practical experience in building maintenance, property services or a similar trade environment, basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical troubleshooting, and a strong focus on workplace health and safety. The successful candidate should be reliable, physically capable, well organised and comfortable responding to maintenance requests promptly. Good communication, customer service skills, flexibility to work shifts, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are expected. Relevant trade qualifications, hotel experience and knowledge of Australian safety standards are advantageous.
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 Accor
Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across Australia and worldwide. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Mövenpick, Sofitel and Fairmont, covering economy through luxury accommodation. Accor focuses on welcoming guest experiences, responsible tourism and career development for its employees. In Australia, the company operates properties in major cities, regional destinations and resort locations, offering roles across hotel operations, food and beverage, engineering, housekeeping, sales and administration. Accor workplaces generally emphasise teamwork, professional service, safety and inclusion. Depending on the property, employees may receive benefits such as staff accommodation discounts, reduced rates across Accor hotels, training opportunities and career mobility within the group.