Career

Housekeeper

Hospitality & Tourism

Career stats

Weekly pay

$1,036

Prospects

Medium

Employed in Australia

28,100

Growth

Relatively steady

Overview

Housekeepers perform cleaning and housekeeping duties in private residences as well as hotels, motels, caravan/holiday parks, residential land lease communities and other commercial premises, which is essential to the success of these businesses.

Job Titles

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Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • Cleaning the interior of buildings and the immediate outside areas
  • Sweeping mopping and polishing floors vacuuming and shampooing carpets cleaning curtains and upholstered furniture
  • Dusting and polishing furniture fixtures and fittings
  • Picking up rubbish emptying garbage containers and taking contents to waste areas for removal
  • Restocking minibars and replenishing items such as drinking glasses writing equipment linen and groceries
  • Stripping and making beds and changing bed linen
  • Maintaining kitchens washing dishes and cooking utensils and cleaning appliances cupboards counters pantries and floors
  • Picking up sorting washing drying ironing and mending linen

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Certificate II in Cleaning
More about VET

Industry

Hospitality & Tourism

If you are outgoing, like dealing with people and enjoy working as part of a team, then you should explore the possibilities of a career in the Hospitality & Tourism industry. Employment in this industry has been rapidly increasing, with the hospitality industry offering the largest number of jobs and there are a huge variety of roles available! The Hospitality & Tourism industry encompasses many different sectors including catering and events, restaurants, cafés, clubs and hotels. This gives you the opportunity to work in a vast range of establishments, depending on your qualification. Many of the jobs in the hospitality industry include food, therefore a lot of positions involve working in kitchens. “Front of house” roles require you to work directly with customers in a fast-paced environment. This could be as a waiter, bar attendant or function coordinator. Supervisory and management positions are also available in all of these areas, You could possibly even end up running the show in your own business. If you like helping people and making them feel comfortable; you should explore career pathways in accommodation services (such as in reservations, reception, or housekeeping). People working in smaller hotels, motels and holiday parks are often responsible for a variety of tasks, from reception duties to room service, making for a very interesting and rewarding experience.With Australia being a popular travel destination, and fast become ‘foodie’ destination this industry is growing! It’s a great industry to explore if you love both food and/or and travel.

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