Executive Housekeeper

An Executive Housekeeper oversees the running of a housekeeping service. You’ll supervise a team of staff and organise a housekeeping timetable. Executive Housekeepers might develop procedures for staff to follow and ensure new team members are fully trained. You might work in a range of settings from hotels and other hospitality venues to private homes or businesses.

Executive Housekeepers should be highly organised and have excellent time management skills. It’s important that you are a good leader and can communicate well with staff and clients. Executive Housekeepers should have a strong focus on customer service and have good attention to detail.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $85,020
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a executive housekeeper?

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Common questions

How much does an Executive Housekeeper earn?

In Australia, a full time Executive Housekeeper generally earns $1,635 per week ($85,020 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 an Executive Housekeeper?

There has been a slight increase in employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 156,700 people working in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as an Executive Housekeeper. Executive Housekeepers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become an Executive Housekeeper?

If you’d like a career as an Executive Housekeeper, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Cleaning Management. You’ll cover a range of topics including scheduling and monitoring cleaning tasks, managing a team of cleaners, implementing and monitoring strict infection controls and maintaining the security and privacy of clients’ premises.

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Further reading

What are the Top 3 Skills of an Executive Assistant?

21st December 2022)

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