How to become a Caretaker
Maintains and cleans a residential building, school, office, holiday camp or caravan park and associated grounds.
Main tasks
- Performs general cleaning duties, simple repairs and maintenance tasks
- Ensures security and monitors access to premises
- Inspects and maintains building condition and grounds, and notifies management or owners of the need for major repairs
- Assists with event setup and room preparation
- Manages waste disposal and recycling processes
- Responds to maintenance and cleaning emergencies
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- Typical full-time pay: $71,916 a year
- About 7,100 people work in this job group now, and about 7,300 are projected by 2035. (+3.9%)
- AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
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Questions people ask
How much does a Caretaker earn in Australia?
Median full-time pay is $71,916 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Is a Caretaker a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 4% by 2035, from about 7,100 to about 7,300 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Caretaker?
Usually not. Only 10% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Will AI change the work of a Caretaker?
AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04