Cleaners for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Cleaning11%Customer Service9%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
3-5 years30%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%Current company
Sodexo
Woolworths Group Limited
Bolton Clarke
Time at current job
More than 5 years67%Less than a year33%
Browse Indeed's database of 573 profiles for Cleaners in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Cleaner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $68,444 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,880 – $92,168 yearly
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Self Employed Cleaner
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceRCGCertificate IIIRSASkills
CleaningCommercial CleaningResidential CleaningHousekeepingCleaning ExperienceEnglishAccommodation Cleaner
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Skills
Communication SkillsCleaningHousekeepingOffice Building Cleaning ExperienceHotel Room CleaningCommercial CleaningCommercial Cleaner
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IIRCGCertificate IIIRSA+1 moreSkills
CleaningSalesServingFood HandlingManagementMarketingCommercial Cleaner
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IVCertificate IIWorking with Children CheckCertificate IIIBlue Card+1 moreSkills
Cleaning ExperienceHouse Cleaning AssistanceResidential CleaningHousekeepingCleaningCommercial CleaningResidential Cleaner
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeRSABachelor's Degree in CommunicationsSkills
Time ManagementHousekeepingCleaningHotel Room CleaningHotel Cleaning ExperienceCleaning and Sanitation Procedure ImplementationCleaner
Edmonton, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IICertificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)Certificate III in Cleaning Operations (CPP30321)Hospitality ManagementSkills
Residential CleaningHousekeepingCleaningCleaning ExperienceBuffingPolishing
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What's the average time to fill a cleaner role?
The average time to fill a cleaner role is 112 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do cleaners tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a cleaner include: cleaning, customer service and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for cleaners?
Common licenses or certifications for cleaners include: Driver Licence, Certificate III and Certificate II.
What are some job titles related to cleaners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cleaners include: commercial cleaner, maintenance officer and self employed cleaner.
What level of education is common for a cleaner?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a cleaner in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cleaner?
Most cleaners have 5 years of professional experience.
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