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Commercial Cleaner

A Commercial Cleaner provides various cleaning services for businesses and homes, requiring strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

How do I become a commercial cleaner

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

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In Australia, a full time Commercial Cleaner generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 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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This industry has experienced a slight increase in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 156,700 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Commercial Cleaner. Commercial Cleaners may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Certificate II in Cleaning is an excellent qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Commercial Cleaner. This course explores a range of topics including cleaning carpets, hard floors, furniture and glass surfaces. You’ll look at chemical safety, maintaining stores and using cleaning equipment. A Certificate III in Cleaning Operations may also be suitable.

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Commercial Cleaner careers

A Commercial Cleaner provides a range of cleaning services to businesses, private homes and other settings such as schools or offices. Your work will depend on the needs of individual clients but might involve vacuuming and mopping floors, wiping down surface areas and taking rubbish away. You might specialise in a particular type of cleaning such as carpet cleaning or hygiene work in medical facilities.

Commercial Cleaners should be organised and be able to manage their time well. You may need to prioritise your tasks and keep to a schedule. Commercial Cleaners should have strong customer service skills and be able to work as part of a team. Attention to detail is very important in this role.