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In Australia, a full time Cleaner generally earns $1,000 per week ($52,000 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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There has been a moderate increase in employment numbers in this industry in recent years. There are currently 156,700 people working as a Cleaner in Australia, compared to 149,200 five years ago. Cleaners may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’d like to work as a Cleaner, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Cleaning. You’ll learn to clean carpets, hard floors, furniture and glass surfaces. This course explores topics including chemical safety, maintaining stores and using cleaning equipment. A Certificate III in Cleaning Operations or a Certificate III in Health Support Services may also be appropriate.
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- CPP30321 Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
- HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
- 10854NAT Certificate II in English Proficiency
- 10727NAT Certificate I in Spoken and Written English
- General English (Beginner to Advanced)
- CPP31011 Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
- 11042NAT Certificate III in Advanced English for Further Study
- 22523VIC Certificate I in Employment Pathways
- 22302VIC Certificate I in Work Education
- 22554VIC Course in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy
- 10982NAT Certificate I in Fundamental English for Speakers of Other Languages
- 22474VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
- CPP30316 Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
- 22555VIC Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy
- 11041NAT Certificate II in Further Study Skills
- 11139NAT Certificate I in Skills for Education and Training Pathways
- 52770WA Certificate I in Wider Opportunities for Work (WOW)
- 10959NAT Certificate I in Life Skills
- 22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education (Ignition Theatre)
- 22639VIC Certificate II in EAL (Access)
- 22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education
- 10290NAT Certificate I in Skills for Education and Training Pathways
- 22476VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)
- CPP20617 Certificate II in Cleaning
- BSBWHS201 Contribute to Health and Safety of Self and Others
- 10855NAT Certificate III in English Proficiency
- 52875WA Certificate I in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE)
- 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults
- CPP40416 Certificate IV in Cleaning Management
- 10729NAT Certificate III in Spoken and Written English
Cleaner careers
A Cleaner performs various cleaning tasks for clients in a range of settings. You might work in private homes, for commercial offices or in other settings such as schools or hospitals. Cleaners may specialise in a particular type of cleaning such as exterior cleans or carpet cleaning or you may provide more generalised services including vacuuming or mopping floors, wiping down surface areas and disposing of rubbish.
Cleaners should be able to manage their time and work to a cleaning schedule. You may have to prioritise your tasks and work well in a team environment. Cleaners should have excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on customer service. Depending on your role, you may have to work irregular hours including nights and weekends.
