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Maintenance Assistant
Role summary
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The Maintenance Assistant supports the hotel’s engineering team by carrying out routine inspections, basic repairs, preventative maintenance and general upkeep of guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities. Applicants should have practical maintenance or trade experience, sound problem-solving skills and an understanding of workplace health and safety. Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning or general building systems is useful. The role requires reliability, physical fitness, attention to detail and the ability to respond promptly to maintenance requests. Candidates are expected to work cooperatively, communicate respectfully with guests and colleagues, follow safe work procedures and remain flexible with shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
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 more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel, Mövenpick and Fairmont, serving economy through luxury markets. In Australia, Accor manages properties in city, coastal and regional destinations, offering opportunities in accommodation, food and beverage, guest services, engineering and administration. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, professional development and responsible business practices. Employees may benefit from brand training, internal career mobility and discounted stays through Accor’s staff programmes. At a Broadbeach property, a Maintenance Assistant would help keep facilities safe, functional and presentable while supporting the hotel’s day-to-day guest experience.