Housekeeper

A Housekeeper performs a range of cleaning and room maintenance activities at a hotel, motel, resort or other accommodation venue. You’ll service rooms for guests, including cleaning kitchen and bathroom areas, changing linen and vacuuming or mopping floors. Housekeepers may also empty rubbish and refill supplies such as toiletries, kitchen items and minibar items.

Housekeepers should have strong customer service skills and excellent attention to detail. You’ll need to be organised and able to manage your time well. Housekeepers should be able to prioritise their workload and may have to juggle several tasks at one time. You might have to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a housekeeper?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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CPP30321

Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $2,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Commercial Cleaner Housekeeper
Street Cleaner Laundry Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Commercial Cleaner Housekeeper Street Cleaner Laundry Worker + 2 more
22476VIC

Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)
Blended, On Campus
4 - 12 months
$0 - $4,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Housekeeper Factory Worker
Process Worker Warehouse Assistant Pick Packer Groundsperson General Labourer Retail Assistant
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Housekeeper Factory Worker Process Worker Warehouse Assistant Pick Packer Groundsperson General Labourer Retail Assistant + 6 more
22473VIC

Certificate II in General Education for Adults
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 24 months
$0 - $5,470
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Cleaner Catering Assistant
Housekeeper Warehouse Assistant General Hand General Labourer Groundsperson Factory Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Cleaner Catering Assistant Housekeeper Warehouse Assistant General Hand General Labourer Groundsperson Factory Worker + 6 more
11139NAT

Certificate I in Skills for Education and Training Pathways
On Campus
12 months
$4,745
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Housekeeper Retail Assistant
Catering Assistant Warehouse Assistant Process Worker Groundsperson Garden Labourer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Housekeeper Retail Assistant Catering Assistant Warehouse Assistant Process Worker Groundsperson Garden Labourer + 5 more
52875WA

Certificate I in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $333
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Housekeeper Factory Worker
Process Worker Warehouse Assistant Retail Assistant Groundsperson
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Housekeeper Factory Worker Process Worker Warehouse Assistant Retail Assistant Groundsperson + 4 more
22472VIC

Certificate I in General Education for Adults
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 24 months
$0 - $4,848
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Housekeeper Factory Worker
Process Worker Warehouse Assistant Groundsperson Retail Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Housekeeper Factory Worker Process Worker Warehouse Assistant Groundsperson Retail Assistant + 4 more
SIT10222

Certificate I in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant
Food Service Assistant Housekeeper Cleaner
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Cafe Attendant Food Service Assistant Housekeeper Cleaner + 3 more
22638VIC

Certificate I in EAL (Access)
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housekeeper Cleaner Retail Assistant
Food Service Assistant Sandwich Hand Warehouse Assistant Laundry Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housekeeper Cleaner Retail Assistant Food Service Assistant Sandwich Hand Warehouse Assistant Laundry Worker + 4 more
10727NAT

Certificate I in Spoken and Written English
On Campus
4 - 18 months
$0 - $5,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Housekeeper Catering Assistant
Retail Assistant Warehouse Assistant Process Worker Groundsperson Garden Labourer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Housekeeper Catering Assistant Retail Assistant Warehouse Assistant Process Worker Groundsperson Garden Labourer + 5 more
22555VIC

Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy
On Campus
6 - 24 months
$8,096 - $16,613
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Housekeeper Factory Worker
Process Worker General Hand General Labourer Warehouse Assistant Pick Packer Retail Assistant Food Service Assistant
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Housekeeper Factory Worker Process Worker General Hand General Labourer Warehouse Assistant Pick Packer Retail Assistant Food Service Assistant + 7 more
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Common questions

How much does a Housekeeper earn?

In Australia, a full time Housekeeper generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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What are the job opportunities for a Housekeeper?

There has been a strong increase in employment numbers in this industry in recent years. There are currently 27,200 people working as a Housekeeper in Australia compared to 23,900 five years ago. Housekeepers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Housekeeper?

If you’re planning a career as a Housekeeper, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Hospitality (Accommodation Services). You’ll cover a range of topics relevant to this industry and choose from electives including room preparation, porter services and visitor information. A Certificate II in Cleaning or a Certificate III in Cleaning Operations may also be suitable.

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Further reading

Career spotlight: Hospitality professionals

17th September 2019

Most popular tourism and hospitality courses

26th July 2022

What can you do with a Certificate III in Hospitality?

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