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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.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Housekeeper.
Possible job outcomes:
Become a commercial cleaner with the CPP30321 Certificate III in Cleaning Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to properly clean and sanitise commercial premises for clients using the latest equipment, techniques, and infection controls. You’ll learn how to use chemicals safely and maintain cleaning stores, while gaining specialist skills in any of the following areas: interior and exterior cleaning, residential and accommodation services, manufacturing and food processing, operations and safety. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective choices (and their availability) and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Housekeeper generally earns $865 per week ($44,980 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.
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
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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Here are some potential career pathways within accommodation and cleaning. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Accommodation
Concierge
$960 weekly pay
Hotel Porter
$865 weekly pay
Hotel Receptionist
Housekeeper
Front Office Supervisor
$1,350 weekly pay
Hotel Manager
Housekeeping Manager
$1,150 weekly pay
Maintenance Manager
Motel Manager
$1,250 weekly pay
Cleaning
Cleaner
Commercial Cleaner
Dry Cleaner
Laundry Worker
Cleaning Supervisor
Executive Housekeeper
Learn more about Housekeeper courses in your area.