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Last updated 16 July 2025
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  • Home Cleaner
  • Head Home Cleaner
  • Hotel Housekeeper
  • Home Cleaner (Part-Time)
  • Housekeeping Attendant

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Home Cleaner Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Private Home Cleaner- NDIS Clients

  • Make a difference in your clients lives
  • Travel Reimbursement
  • Referral and Feedback rewards!
    About SOS
    SOS| Services On Site is a friendly, reputable cleaning company assisting the community for over 20 years. We provide regular cleaning services for all clients, including Aged Care and NDIS. Our client base is spread out through Sydney, from Bexley in the Eastern Suburbs, to Liverpool, Penrith, Hornsby and all areas in between. We currently have openings available for home cleaning superstars- people that love to clean and take pride in their work.
    About the Role
    This role is primarily focused on cleaning for NDIS clients in their own homes on a regular basis. This means that you get the same clients, on the same day and time each week or fortnight. As a Domestic Cleaner with SOS, you will receive a Uniform and Cleaning Kit to take from home to home. Your duties will include:

  • Cleaning the Kitchen and Bathroom
  • Dusting
  • Vacuuming and Mopping
  • Dishes, Laundry and Linen Changing (If required)
    Must Have

  • Own car and License
  • COVID Vaccination Certificate
  • Current Police Check or ability to obtain one
  • 3-5 days availability between Monday and Friday (DAY ONLY)
  • Regular Residential/Home Cleaning experience
  • Experience working with NDIS clients (not essential)
  • Eligible to work in Australia
    More Information
    Please visit [website]

    Job Type: $28.00 $30.00 per hour

    • Example 2

    Join our team to clean and care for a short-stay holiday house in Curraweela near Taralga in NSW. The house is small, hosting 4 guests with a double loft bed and 1 queen bed, 1 bathroom and a small kitchenette with outdoor setting.

    We work closely 50+ part-time cleaners all over Australia. You will quickly become part of our team and we will rely heavily on your reliability and recommendations to maintain our property to a fantastic standard. You must live locally near Taralga, NSW and should be available to for 2-4 cleans a week on a recurring basis.

    Duties include:
  • Clean the house; all surfaces, floor, kitchen and bathroom
  • Wash and replace linen and towels
  • Make beds and present house to a premium standard
  • Monitor usage and replace consumables (e.g. firewood, soap, shampoo, salt / pepper, survival box, BBQ gas tanks etc)
  • Tidy outdoor area including cleaning picnic table and re-setting fire pit
  • Close windows, shut off heater, gas and water and lock the house
  • Clean deck and hot tub if applicable
  • Use a phone app to provide the Company with photos and completed checklist after each clean

    Our ideal candidate is extremely reliable, lives in the region with own car and drivers license. You should be reasonably fit and have excellent attention to detail. Cleaning experience preferred. Requires ABN.

    Salary: Fixed rate per clean including laundry, from $70 per clean

    Schedule: Cleans are between 11:30am- 2:30pm, to suit check out and check in times

    Job Types: Part-time, Subcontract, Casual

    Pay: From $45.00 per hour

    Schedule:
  • Rotating roster



    Application Question(s):
  • Do you live within 30 minutes of Curraweela, NSW?

    Experience:
  • Cleaning: 1 year (Required)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Drivers License Location: In person

    • Example 3

    Are you the kind of person who loves to choose your own hours and be active in your work? If so, then home cleaning with Excel may be just the job for you!

    At Excel Cleaning, we are a family run business, and we bring this family mentality to our work. We build personal relationships with each of our cleaners, and take pride in being a helpful and friendly voice on the phone to both our cleaners and our clients. Our cleaners are free to pop into our office in Essendon with any problems they may have, or even just for a chat and a coffee.

    This work is ideal for:

  • Parents wanting to work during school hours
  • People wanting some permanent casual work or part time hours to fit around other commitments.
  • Some of the perks of working as a home cleaner with us include:
  • Work close to home
  • Work flexible hours
  • As much work as you want
  • Regular ongoing work
  • Be paid on the day of the service
  • $31 to $45 per hour
  • Use the client's cleaning products and equipment
  • Comprehensive training

    The following duties may be included as part of the work of a domestic cleaner:
    Cleaning of bathrooms (including showers and baths), toilets, kitchen benches, stove tops, ovens, vacuuming and mopping floors, keeping cupboards tidy, making beds, dusting, washing and ironing, general housekeeping.

    Requirements:

  • To be eligible for this position as a house cleaner, it is a must that you have:
  • A reliable car
  • A mobile phone
  • Good spoken and written communication skills
  • 3 referees
  • A police check (can be organised after interview)
  • Proof of citizenship/Australian Birth Certificate or right to work in Australia

    Please NOTE:

  • We only have work available Monday - Friday between 8am - 6pm
  • You need a car for this job
  • This position is for house cleaning / housekeeping and you will be working in private homes.

    Job Types: Part-time, Subcontract

    Salary: $31.00 $45.00 per hour

    Work

    • Example 4

    Are you the kind of person who loves to choose your own hours and be active in your work? If so, then home cleaning with Excel may be just the job for you!

    At Excel Cleaning, we are a family run business, and we bring this family mentality to our work. We build personal relationships with each of our cleaners, and take pride in being a helpful and friendly voice on the phone to both our cleaners and our clients.

    This work is ideal for:
  • Parents wanting to work during school hours
  • People wanting some permanent casual work or part time hours to fit around other commitments.

    Benefits:
  • Some of the perks of working as a home cleaner with us include:
  • Work close to home
  • Work flexible hours
  • As much work as you want
  • Regular ongoing work
  • Be paid on the day of the service
  • $35 to $50 per hour
  • Use the client's cleaning products and equipment
  • Comprehensive training

    The following duties may be included as part of the work of a domestic cleaner:
    Cleaning of bathrooms (including showers and baths), toilets, kitchen benches, stove tops, ovens, vacuuming and mopping floors, keeping cupboards tidy, making beds, dusting, washing and ironing, general housekeeping.

    Requirements:
  • To be eligible for this position as a house cleaner, it is a must that you have:
  • A reliable car
  • A mobile phone
  • Good spoken and written communication skills
  • 3 referees
  • A police check (can be organised after interview)
  • Proof of citizenship/Australian Birth Certificate or right to work in Australia

    Please NOTE:
  • We only have work available Monday - Friday between 8am - 6pm
  • You need a car for this job
  • This position is for house cleaning / housekeeping and you will be working in private homes.

    Job Types: Part-time, Subcontract, Casual

    Pay: $35.00 – $50.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

    Schedule:
  • Afternoon shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • No Location: In person

    • Example 5

    Essential Home Services - Good Life Begins With a Good Company!

    As a professional cleaning company with over 11 years of experience in the cleaning industry, we truly understand what customers are looking for in a cleaning service.

    It is more than just the clean, it is about the trust in the company, security of the people and the peace of mind of the overall service provided.

    From general home cleaning to vacate cleans, spring cleans and NDIS clients.

    We offer a wide range of cleaning services to the Mornington peninsula, Kingston Area and Casey Suburbs. Our expanding company is on the lookout for cleaners with a motivated outlook and positive attitude! NO Experience Necessary we will teach you how to deliver great results and provide professional service.

    No two days are the same and our positive and hard-working crew are at the heart of everything we do! We are about Integrity, Professionalism and Commitment to Service!

    As a Professional Cleaning Company We Provide you:

    ? Our Cleaning Equipment, Tools & Materials

    ? Sign Written Company Car Provided

    ? Onsite Training, Support and Development

    ? Company Uniform

    ? Employee mentoring program

    ? Professional development assistance

    ? 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

    ? Work life balance! No weekends required

    What you will need to demonstrate to succeed!
  • Eye for detail
  • Reliability
  • Can work in a fast paced environment
  • Great communication skills
  • Customer service experience, desired but not essential
  • Motivated and a willingness to learn.

    We also provide all of our staff pathways to grow professionally with access to Cert IV and above traineeships. Work and study and get paid for both!

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.

    Supplementary Pay:
  • Performance bonus
  • Pay Increases Rewarded to Improve of performances

    We are all about team environment and value our peoples input to growing a successful cleaning company

    If you think this fits you we would love to hear from you so please email through your interest by applying to this post.

    (full vaccination is preferred but not mandatory for the right applicants who can demonstrate the willingness and commitment to follow our safety procedures and policies)

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $21.70 $27.14 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Employee mentoring program
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
    Supplementary Pay:
  • Performance bonus

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Moorabbin VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • Cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)

    Licence/Certification:
  • National Police Certificate (Preferred)
  • Driver Licence (Preferred)

    Work (Preferred)

    • Example 6

    Disability Private Home Cleaners

    Hiring for the following locations:
  • Hornsby area
  • Ryde/Eastwood area
  • Penrith area

    Why join us?
  • Equipment and Uniform provided to you
  • Reimbursement of travel between clients homes
  • Friendly Team with regular check-ins and ready field support always available
  • SOS - Stay On Staff special rewards! Refer a friend to join Team SOS - you get a bonus $250 (conditions apply)
  • Rewards following positive client feedback could be a breakfast, a car clean, anything is possible we want you to know that the job you are doing is recognised and appreciated

    About SOS

    SOS| Services On Site is dedicated to assisting the community, including Aged Care Clients and Clients within the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme). As an NDIS Provider with over 15 years of Domestic Cleaning Experience, we strive to provide quality service. We are looking for people who are passionate about helping others and who take pride in their home cleaning abilities.

    About the Role

    THIS IS NOT A Support Worker Position- You will not be required to assist in any Personal Care apart from Domestic Cleaning. You will have your own clients on a regular weekly/fortnightly roster- these clients will remain with you as their regular cleaner. You will be supplied with a Cleaning Kit of Essentials, which you will need to take to your clients homes. Your duties will include (but not be limited to) the following:

    Changing of Bed Linen (if needed)

    Washing of Laundry or Linen (if needed)

    Dishes (if needed)

    Dusting, Vacuuming and Mopping

    Kitchen Clean

    Bathroom Clean

    Requirements

    COVID 19 Vaccination Certificate

    Reliable roadworthy vehicle with license

    Min 3-Day availability between Monday and Friday

    Min 1-year regular residential cleaning experience (preferred)

  • Experience with NDIS clients (preferred but not essential)

    Take pride in your work

    Current Police Check or the ability to obtain one

    *You must be eligible to work in Australia

    **
  • *Regular residential cleaning- refers to either paid or unpaid home cleaning on a regular basis. This can be for family, for current/previous clients, for neighbours etc

    More Information

    Please visit [website]

    Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual
    Part-time hours: 15-25 per week

    Salary: $28.00 $35.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Travel reimbursement
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
    Supplementary Pay:
  • Performance bonus

    Experience:
  • Residential cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Police Check (Preferred)
  • Driver Licence (Required)

    Work (Required)
    • Our mission

    Indeed’s Employer Resource Library helps businesses grow and manage their workforce. With over 15,000 articles in 6 languages, we offer tactical advice, how-tos and best practices to help businesses hire and retain great employees.

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    Home Cleaner job summary

    A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.

    Example of a Home Cleaner job summary

    Our house cleaning service has several openings for experienced, dependable Home Cleaners. We are looking for candidates with a track record of excellent service with a firm or organisation that contracts with residential clients. Our company serves a wide variety of neighbourhoods and offers our clients several packages, which means your workload will change from day to day. We do, however, have consistent work available for the ideal applicant and we offer competitive wages for the industry. Advancement is possible to a supervisory position if you perform well. This is a great opportunity for a motivated professional who wants steady employment in the housekeeping industry.

    Home Cleaner responsibilities and duties

    The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.

    • Meet with clients to discuss their expectations and to sign the company’s contract
    • Fulfil obligations based on the package each client selects
    • Visit homes of clients 1-3 times per week
    • Provide basic housekeeping duties, including vacuuming, dusting, mopping, cleaning windows and scouring bathrooms
    • Work as part of a team for larger homes
    • Respond to customer complaints or inquiries immediately and report and problems to supervisor
    • Notify homeowner of any accidents or problems while rendering service

    Home Cleaner qualifications and skills

    Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

    • School leaver’s certificate or equivalent required
    • 2+ years’ experience with residential cleaning
    • Excellent verbal communication skills
    • Advanced knowledge of cleaning products, implements and practices
    • Willingness to maintain confidentiality
    • Reliable mode of transportation required

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