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Laundry Attendant
Role summary
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The Laundry Attendant is responsible for sorting, washing, drying, folding and distributing hotel linen, towels and uniforms while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation. Requirements typically include good physical stamina, attention to detail, reliability and the ability to work efficiently in a busy resort environment. Previous commercial laundry, housekeeping or hotel experience is helpful but may not be essential. Candidates should be comfortable standing for long periods, handling linen and operating laundry equipment safely. The role also requires teamwork, a professional attitude, flexibility to work weekends and public holidays, and compliance with workplace health, safety and hygiene procedures.
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 Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas is a luxury beachfront resort operated under the Marriott International portfolio. Located between the Coral Sea and the Daintree Rainforest in Tropical North Queensland, the resort offers accommodation, restaurants, bars, pools, event facilities and leisure experiences for domestic and international guests. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotel brands and properties across many countries. Employees generally work within structured service, safety and guest-experience standards, with opportunities for training, internal mobility and career development. At Sheraton Grand Mirage, team members support a high-end resort operation where presentation, friendly service, teamwork and attention to detail are especially important.