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Cleaning Supervisor

A Cleaning Supervisor manages a cleaning team, ensures standards are met, schedules jobs, and prioritises customer service while solving issues.

How do I become a cleaning supervisor

Get qualified to work as a cleaning supervisor with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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Common questions

In Australia, a full time Cleaning Supervisor generally earns $1,300 per week ($67,600 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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The number of people working in this field has increased slightly over the last five years. There are currently 156,700 people working in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Cleaning Supervisor. Cleaning Supervisors may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Certificate IV in Cleaning Management is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Cleaning Supervisor. This course explores 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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Cleaning Supervisor careers

A Cleaning Supervisor manages the daily running of a cleaning service or business. You’ll supervise a team of cleaners and ensure correct procedures are being followed. Cleaning Supervisors might liaise with clients and schedule cleaning jobs. You might check cleaning work has been completed to a satisfactory standard and deal with any issues that arise.

Cleaning Supervisors should have excellent attention to detail and must be able to make customer service a priority. You’ll need to be a good leader and should communicate well with clients and staff. Cleaning Supervisors must be organised and be able to manage their time well. You’ll need to prioritise tasks and have good problem solving abilities.