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Laundry Worker (General)

OSCA 811332·ANZSCO 811511

Employed

11,200

Part-time share

58.2%

Female share

72.2%

Median age

50 yrs

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

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Laundry Worker (General) 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.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate II in Laundry Operations and Certificate III in Laundry Operations.

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About this career

Sorts, cleans, irons, presses, folds and packages linen, clothing and other garments in a commercial laundry or private residence.

What they typically do

  • Sorts and separates soiled linen, clothing and other articles by type, colour and hygiene requirements
  • Mixes and adds detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches and other chemicals used in the cleaning process
  • Operates washing machines, dryers and other laundry equipment to clean and dry linen, clothing and other articles
  • Irons and presses clothing, garments and other articles using steam irons or pressing machines
  • Checks clothing, linen, fabrics and other articles for damage or defects
  • Folds or hangs garments, fabrics or other articles for storage or delivery
  • May perform minor repairs or alterations to clothing, linen or other articles

Where they work

Other Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.2%
VIC
23.3%
QLD
23.2%
WA
10.8%
SA
7.2%
TAS
3.6%
ACT
1.3%
NT
1.2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Laundry Worker (General).