How to become a Domestic Cleaner
Cleans and tidies private dwellings, such as houses, units, flats, apartments and townhouses.
Main tasks
- Cleans and sanitises rooms in private dwellings, such as houses, units, flats, apartments and townhouses
- Sweeps, mops and vacuums floors in living areas
- Cleans and disinfects kitchen and bathroom areas, including countertops, sinks, appliances, toilets and showers
- Dusts and polishes furniture, surfaces and fixtures
- Empties and cleans rubbish bins, and disposes of waste
- Reports any maintenance or repair needs to the homeowner
- Follows health and safety guidelines to ensure a clean and safe environment
Ways in
- TAFE and VET: Certificate III in Cleaning Operations (CPP30321); Certificate IV in Cleaning (CPP40421); Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations (MST30922); Certificate III in Laundry Operations (MST30622)
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- Typical full-time pay: $67,704 a year
- About 32,500 people work in this job group now, and about 34,200 are projected by 2035. (+5.1%)
- AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
Related jobs
- Commercial Housekeeper
- Commercial Cleaner
- Drycleaner
- Laundry Worker
- Domestic Housekeeper
- Vehicle Detailer
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Domestic Cleaner?
Ways in include: Certificate III in Cleaning Operations; Certificate IV in Cleaning.
How much does a Domestic Cleaner earn in Australia?
Median full-time pay is $67,704 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Is a Domestic Cleaner a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 5% by 2035, from about 32,500 to about 34,200 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Domestic Cleaner?
Usually not. Only 13% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Certificate III in Cleaning Operations; Certificate IV in Cleaning.
Will AI change the work of a Domestic Cleaner?
AI is more likely to help with parts of this job than to do it. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as low.
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