Domestic Housekeeper
OSCA 811432·ANZSCO 811412
2,300
75.6%
87.9%
48 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Cleans, cooks and performs other housekeeping tasks in private residences.
What they typically do
- Cleans and tidies private residences, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors and cleaning surfaces
- Makes beds and changes bed linen, and washes and irons clothes and linen
- Cleans and organises bathrooms, including toilets, showers and sinks
- Cleans and organises kitchens, including washing dishes, cleaning appliances and organising pantries
- Shops for groceries and household supplies, and prepares and cooks meals according to clients' preferences and dietary restrictions
- Takes care of household pets, including feeding, walking and grooming
- Performs light gardening and outdoor maintenance tasks
- Assists with other household tasks as needed, such as running errands or organising cupboards
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Domestic Housekeeper.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.