Hotel or Motel Manager
A Hotel or Motel Manager oversees all operational aspects of an accommodation property, including guest services, housekeeping, food and beverage, revenue management, and staff performance.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Steady demand; the recovery of Australian tourism and business travel sustains hotel management roles.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 190Learn more →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | Queensland | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| TAS | Tasmania | View nomination → |
| NT | Northern Territory | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Manage hotel operations including front office, housekeeping, and F&B
- Oversee revenue management, pricing, and occupancy optimisation
- Lead and develop hotel department managers and team members
- Handle guest complaints and manage property maintenance
Skills required
- Hotel operations management
- Revenue management and pricing strategy
- Staff leadership and performance management
- Financial reporting and budget management
Typical qualifications pathway
A bachelor's degree in hotel management or hospitality, or equivalent management experience in a hotel environment. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on STSOL and CSOL, supporting subclasses 186, 190, 482, 491, and 494. Employer sponsorship by international hotel brands is a practical pathway For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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