Public Area Cleaner

Company Overview

Accor is a hospitality group built on passion for service, integrity, and inclusion. With a presence across more than 4,000 hotels in 90+ countries, it provides strong opportunities to build a career within well-known brands and a global network.

This opening is for Novotel Canberra, Accor’s flagship property in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The hotel has 286 rooms, sits in the centre of the city opposite the light rail, and includes eight flexible conference and event spaces that host corporate guests, leisure visitors, and sporting teams.

Role Summary

The hotel is looking for dependable and energetic Public Area Cleaners to work on a full-time basis. A part-time option is also mentioned in the source. The role is focused on keeping shared guest and staff areas clean, presentable, and comfortable throughout the property.

Key Duties

• Keep all shared areas in excellent condition, including the lobby, restaurant, bathrooms, corridors, lifts, staff areas, and conference rooms.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards at all times and aim to go beyond the expected level of presentation.
• Carry out regular checks and respond quickly to cleaning needs or requests.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning products and amenities used in public spaces.
• Spot and report any repair needs, safety concerns, or damage to the appropriate team.
• Follow workplace health, safety, and hygiene requirements at all times.
• Interact with guests in a courteous, professional, and helpful manner.

Candidate Profile

This position suits someone who enjoys working in the background, takes pride in neat presentation, and helps create a positive guest experience through consistent standards.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should ideally have prior experience in commercial cleaning or housekeeping. The role also calls for strong attention to detail, a positive and dependable work style, the ability to work on your own as well as with others, sound time management, and flexibility with rosters. A consistent commitment to safe and clean surroundings for both guests and colleagues is important.

Benefits

• Accor hotel and dining discounts for employees, friends, and family.
• Free dry cleaning for work clothing.
• Complimentary barista-made coffee.
• Opportunities to progress within Accor’s Australian and international hotel network.
• A supportive team culture that values people and professional growth.

Additional Information

Accor encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Candidates who enjoy maintaining clean, welcoming spaces and working in a supportive hospitality environment are encouraged to apply.