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Domestic Cleaner

OSCA 811231·ANZSCO 811311

Employed

34,000

Part-time share

87.3%

Female share

80.9%

Median age

47 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Domestic Cleaner is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Cleans and tidies private dwellings, such as houses, units, flats, apartments and townhouses.

What they typically do

  • Cleans and sanitises rooms in private dwellings, such as houses, units, flats, apartments and townhouses
  • Sweeps, mops and vacuums floors in living areas
  • Cleans and disinfects kitchen and bathroom areas, including countertops, sinks, appliances, toilets and showers
  • Dusts and polishes furniture, surfaces and fixtures
  • Empties and cleans rubbish bins, and disposes of waste
  • Reports any maintenance or repair needs to the homeowner
  • Follows health and safety guidelines to ensure a clean and safe environment

Where they work

Administrative and Support Services

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Domestic Cleaner.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.